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Inferior Cervical Ganglion
Abstract
The inferior cervical ganglion is irregular in shape and usually larger than the middle ganglion. It is frequently combined with the first thoracic and is named the stellate (cervicothoracic) ganglion. A direct communication to the phrenic nerve is often derived from the inferior ganglion, less frequently from the middle cervical ganglion. The sympathetic chain on the left side may split and encircle the subclavian artery.
The inferior cervical ganglion is irregular in shape and usually larger than the middle ganglion. It is frequently combined with the first thoracic and is named the stellate (cervicothoracic) ganglion.
A direct communication to the phrenic nerve is often derived from the inferior ganglion, less frequently from the middle cervical ganglion.
The sympathetic chain on the left side may split and encircle the subclavian artery.
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Anatomical classification
- Systems:
- Nervous system
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