Vagus ganglion

A vagus ganglion (plural: vagus ganglia) is a small, elongated ganglion located between the esophagus and aorta.[1] They mark the terminus of the recurrent nerve.

References

  1. ↑ "vagus nerve." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online Academic Edition. Encyclopædia Britannica Inc., 2013. Web. 04 Apr. 2013. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/621522/vagus-nerve

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