Which of the following is termed as vidian nerve?
Lesser petrosal nerve
Greater petrosal nerve
Lesser ethmoidal nerve
Great sphenoidal nerve
The nerve of the pterygoid canal (Vidian nerve) is formed by the junction of the greater petrosal nerve and the deep petrosal nerve within the pterygoid canal containing the cailaginous substance, which fills the foramen lacerum. Ref - pubmed.com
Head and neck