Post Op Ileus ANS innervation

Question 1

What is the sympathetic innervation of the small intestines?

Answer 1

T8-T12 via the superior mesenteric ganglion

Question 2

What is the sympathetic innervation of the ascending and transverse colon?

Answer 2

T10-L2 via the superior mesenteric ganglion

Question 3

What is the sympathetic innervation of the descending, sigmoid colon and rectum?

Answer 3

L1-L2 via the inferior mesenteric ganglion

Question 4

What does the vagus provide parasympathetic innervation to in the GI tract?

Answer 4

Everything up to the mid-descending colon

Question 5

What do the pelvic splanchnics (S2-S4) provide parasympathetic innervation to in the GI tract?

Answer 5

The mid-descending colon to the anus

Question 6

What is the sympathetic innervation and facilitation level of the appendix?

Answer 6

The appendix is innervated by T10 but facilitation shows up at T12.

Question 7

What is the esophagus facilitation level?

Answer 7

T1-T6

Question 8

What is the gallbladder and liver facilitation level?

Answer 8

T5 R

Question 9

What is the stomach facilitation level?

Answer 9

T5-T9 L

Question 10

What is the spleen facilitation level?

Answer 10

T7 L

Question 11

What is the pancreas facilitation level?

Answer 11

T7 R