5 Questions
Where does the Vagus Nerve originate from?
Medulla oblongata
Through which foramen does the Vagus Nerve pass after descending in the neck?
Jugular foramen
What does the pharyngeal branch of the Vagus Nerve consist mainly of?
Filaments from the cranial root of accessory nerve
Where is the inferior ganglion of the Vagus Nerve located?
Inside the carotid sheath
Where do the cardiac branches of the Vagus Nerve end?
Cardiac plexuses to supply the heart
Test your knowledge of the anatomy and course of the vagus nerve with this quiz. Identify its origin, nuclei, and pathway through the neck.
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