Neuroanatomy, Cranial Nerve 10 (Vagus Nerve).


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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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

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