vagus nerve

Synonyms:
  • 10th cranial nerve
  • nervus vagus
German: Vagusnerv
Japanese: 迷走神経

Anatomy. The only nerve that extends from the brainstem to the abdomen. It affects many areas such as the heart, lungs, stomach, pharynx, larynx, trachea, esophagus, and internal organs.

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