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ANATOMY OF THE VAGUS

NERVE (CN X)

Figure 1. Proximal course of the vagus nerve showing relevant ganglia and brainstem
nuclei.

Figure 2. A. Close-up of the left and right recurrent laryngeal nerves arising from the vagus
nerves. B. Course of the vagus nerves through the thorax.
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Figure 3. Branches of the vagus nerve within the neck.

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