autonomic ganglion

autonomic nervous system ganglion

Ganglion that has dendrites that form a junction between autonomic nerves originating from the central nervous system and autonomic nerves innervating their target organs in the periphery. There are two subtypes, sympathetic ganglion and parasympathetic ganglion.

Type Nerve
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure ganglion of peripheral nervous system
Latin Name autonomic nervous system ganglion
FMA ID 5889

Sub-structures

myenteric ganglion Nerve parasympathetic ganglion Muscle sympathetic ganglion Bone

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the autonomic ganglion?
Ganglion that has dendrites that form a junction between autonomic nerves originating from the central nervous system and autonomic nerves innervating their target organs in the periphery. There are two subtypes, sympathetic ganglion and parasympathetic ganglion.
What body system is the autonomic ganglion part of?
The autonomic ganglion is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the autonomic ganglion?
The Latin name for the autonomic ganglion is autonomic nervous system ganglion.

Related Structures

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.