sympathetic ganglion

ganglion of sympathetic nervous system

A ganglion of the sympathetic nervous system. Examples: paravertebral and the prevertebral ganglia, which include the sympathetic chain ganglia, the superior, middle, and inferior cervical ganglia, and the aorticorenal, celiac, and stellate ganglia.

Type Bone
Parent Structure autonomic ganglion
Latin Name ganglion of sympathetic nervous system
FMA ID 5890

Sub-structures

paravertebral ganglion Bone prevertebral ganglion Bone

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the sympathetic ganglion?
A ganglion of the sympathetic nervous system. Examples: paravertebral and the prevertebral ganglia, which include the sympathetic chain ganglia, the superior, middle, and inferior cervical ganglia, and the aorticorenal, celiac, and stellate ganglia.
What is the Latin name for the sympathetic ganglion?
The Latin name for the sympathetic ganglion is ganglion of sympathetic nervous system.

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