Author: Kenny BJ1, Bordoni B2
Affiliation: <sup>1</sup>Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
<sup>2</sup>Foundation Don Carlo Gnocchi IRCCS
Conference/Journal: StatPearls [Internet].
Date published: 2019 Jan 25
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Word Count: 106
Excerpt
The vagus nerve (Cranial nerve [CN] X) is the longest cranial nerve in the body, containing both motor and sensory functions in both the afferent and efferent regards. The nerve travels widely throughout the body affecting several organ systems and regions of the body, such as the tongue, pharynx, heart and gastrointestinal system. Because of the wide distribution of the nerve throughout the body, there are several clinical correlations of the vagus nerve.
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Sections
Introduction
Structure and Function
Embryology
Blood Supply and Lymphatics
Nerves
Muscles
Physiologic Variants
Surgical Considerations
Clinical Significance
Other Issues
Questions
References
PMID: 30725856
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