This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Upper Extremity, Subject name: Anatomy
Vidian nerve is also called - 
Select and explain. 
A. Superior petrosal nerve, B. Greater petrosal nerve, C. Nerve to pterygoid canal, D. Auricular branch of vagus
C: Nerve to pterygoid canal
Answer: C: Nerve to pterygoid canal 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Nerve to pterygoid canal o Greater petorsal nerve units with deep petrosal nerve to form nerve to pterygoid canal (also called vidian nerve).o It carries secretomotor fibers to nasal gland via pterygopalatine ganglion.Also knowo Auricular branch of vagus is also called as Arnold's nerve or Alderman's nerve.