Superior cervical ganglion

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA ganglion at the top of the sympathetic chain that lies between the internal carotid artery and the second and third cervical vertebrae and that sends postganglionic fibers to the heart, larynx, and pharynx, and to the head.

Synonyms

cervical ganglion inferior cervical ganglion middle cervical ganglion inferior ganglion stellate ganglion submandibular ganglion otic ganglion geniculate ganglion spinal ganglion autonomic ganglion pterygopalatine ganglion thoracic ganglion

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