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Where does the Vagus Nerve originate from?
Where does the Vagus Nerve originate from?
Through which foramen does the Vagus Nerve pass after descending in the neck?
Through which foramen does the Vagus Nerve pass after descending in the neck?
What does the pharyngeal branch of the Vagus Nerve consist mainly of?
What does the pharyngeal branch of the Vagus Nerve consist mainly of?
Where is the inferior ganglion of the Vagus Nerve located?
Where is the inferior ganglion of the Vagus Nerve located?
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Where do the cardiac branches of the Vagus Nerve end?
Where do the cardiac branches of the Vagus Nerve end?
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Study Notes
Vagus Nerve Origin and Pathway
- Originates from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem, part of the cranial nerves.
- Passes through the jugular foramen after descending in the neck.
Pharyngeal Branch
- Consists mainly of motor fibers that innervate muscles of the pharynx and soft palate, crucial for swallowing.
Inferior Ganglion Location
- Located in the jugular foramen, involved in sensory functions of the Vagus Nerve.
Cardiac Branches
- The cardiac branches terminate at the heart, regulating heart rate and autonomic control of cardiac functions.
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Test your knowledge of the anatomy and course of the vagus nerve with this quiz. Identify its origin, nuclei, and pathway through the neck.
