Olinger Gastro and Neuro

Question 1

where are the thoracoabdominal nerves?

Answer 1

T7-T11 intercostal n.

Question 2

where are the cell bodies of the Sympathetic division?

Answer 2

lateral horn T1-L2

Thoracolumbar

Question 3

what is part of the greater splanchnic n.?

where does it feed into?

Answer 3

T5-9 or 10

celiac plexus

Question 4

what is part of the lesser splanchnic n.?

feeds into where?

Answer 4

T10 and T11

Superior Mesenteric Plexus

Question 5

what is part of the Least splanchnic n.?

where are the fibers sent?

Answer 5

T12

aorticorenal ganglion in the abdomen

Question 6

what nerves make up the PS system?

Answer 6

CN 3, 7, 9, 10
S2-S4

craniosacral

Question 7

what are the 4 main thoracic nerve plexuses?

Answer 7

pulmonary
cardiac
aortic
esophageal

Question 8

what does the aortic plexus innervate?

Answer 8

stuff in the abdomen, not the aorta

Question 9

Sympathetic input for cardiac plexus?

PS?

Answer 9

cardiac splanchnic n.

inf., mid, sup. cardiac branches of vagus n.

Question 10

sympathetic input for pulmonary plexus?

PS?

Answer 10

pulmonary splanchnic n.

pulmonary branches of vagus n.

Question 11

sympathetic input for esophageal plexus?

PS?

Answer 11

greater splanchnic n.

esophageal branches of vagus n.

Question 12

where are the constrictions of the thorax?

Answer 12

cricopharyngeus m. (upper esophageal sphincter)
aortic arch
left bronchus
esophageal hiatus (lower esophageal sphincter)