Anterior vagal trunk
Anterior vagal trunk | |
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Identifiers | |
Latin | Truncus vagalis anterior |
TA98 | A14.2.01.174 |
TA2 | 6674 |
FMA | 6226 |
Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy |
The anterior vagal trunk is a branch of the vagus nerve which contributes to the esophageal plexus. It consists primarily of fibers from the left vagus, but also contains a few fibers from the right vagus nerve.
Branches[]
- Hepatic branch which supply the liver.[1]
- Celiac branch which are small branches which provide parasympathetic innervation to the celiac plexus.
- Anterior gastric branches which supply the stomach.[1]
See also[]
References[]
External links[]
- thoraxlesson5 at The Anatomy Lesson by Wesley Norman (Georgetown University) (postmediastinumlevel2)
Categories:
- Vagus nerve
- Nerves of the torso
- Neuroanatomy stubs