Thoracic Nervous System

Question 1

Path of Right Vagus Nerve

Answer 1

1. Anterior to Right Subclavian Artery
2. Branches (Preganglionic) to Visceral Structures
3. Right Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve
4. Passes post to Root of Lung, following esophagus

Question 2

Path of Left Vagus Nerve

Answer 2

1. Crosses anterior to arch of Aorta
2. Branches (Preganglionic) to Visceral Structures
3. Left Recurrent/Inferior Laryngeal Nerve
4. Passes Posterior to Root of Lung, following esophagus

Question 3

Autonomic Plexuses

Answer 3

1. Cardiac
2. Pulmonary
3. Esophageal

Question 4

What Nerves Extend through the entire thorax vertically?

Answer 4

1. Phrenic Nerve
2. Vagus Nerve
3. Sympathetic Trunk