cervical ganglion

cervical sympathetic ganglion

The cervical ganglia are paravertebral ganglia of the sympathetic nervous system. They consist of three paravertebral ganglia: superior cervical ganglion middle cervical ganglion inferior cervical ganglion. The inferior ganglion may be fused with the first thoracic ganglion to form a single structure, the stellate ganglion. Nerves emerging from cervical sympathetic ganglia contribute to the cardiac plexus, among other things. [WP,unvetted].

Type Bone
Parent Structure paravertebral ganglion
Latin Name cervical sympathetic ganglion
FMA ID 6470

Sub-structures

cervicothoracic ganglion Nerve inferior cervical ganglion Bone middle cervical ganglion Nerve superior cervical ganglion Nerve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cervical ganglion?
The cervical ganglia are paravertebral ganglia of the sympathetic nervous system. They consist of three paravertebral ganglia: superior cervical ganglion middle cervical ganglion inferior cervical ganglion. The inferior ganglion may be fused with the first thoracic ganglion to form a single structur
What is the Latin name for the cervical ganglion?
The Latin name for the cervical ganglion is cervical sympathetic ganglion.

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