Vagus nerve

Nervus vagus

The tenth cranial nerve emerges from the medulla oblongata and exits the skull through the jugular foramen. It descends in the carotid sheath alongside the internal jugular vein and carotid artery. It gives off the recurrent laryngeal nerve and provides branches to the heart, lungs, and abdominal organs.

유형 Nerve
신체 계통 Nervous
신체 부위 Neck
상위 구조물 cranial nerve
라틴어 명칭 Nervus vagus
FMA ID 5731

기능

The longest cranial nerve (CN X), providing parasympathetic innervation to most thoracic and abdominal viscera. Controls heart rate, peristalsis, sweating, speech, and various reflex actions including coughing, swallowing, and the gag reflex.

임상적 의의

Vagus nerve stimulation is used to treat drug-resistant epilepsy and depression. Vagal tone affects heart rate variability. Vagotomy was historically used to treat peptic ulcers. Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury during thyroid surgery causes hoarseness.

하위 구조물

ramus auricularis of the vagus nerve Nerve

자주 묻는 질문

What is the Vagus nerve?
The tenth cranial nerve emerges from the medulla oblongata and exits the skull through the jugular foramen. It descends in the carotid sheath alongside the internal jugular vein and carotid artery. It gives off the recurrent laryngeal nerve and provides branches to the heart, lungs, and abdominal or
What is the function of the Vagus nerve?
The longest cranial nerve (CN X), providing parasympathetic innervation to most thoracic and abdominal viscera. Controls heart rate, peristalsis, sweating, speech, and various reflex actions including coughing, swallowing, and the gag reflex.
What body system is the Vagus nerve part of?
The Vagus nerve is part of the Nervous.
What conditions affect the Vagus nerve?
Vagus nerve stimulation is used to treat drug-resistant epilepsy and depression. Vagal tone affects heart rate variability. Vagotomy was historically used to treat peptic ulcers. Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury during thyroid surgery causes hoarseness.
Where is the Vagus nerve located?
The Vagus nerve is located in the Neck region of the body.

관련 구조물

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