Viscerosomatic reflexes Flashcards
What is a good general rule to remember about viscerosomatic reflexes?
Anything above the diaphragm is T5 or above
Head and neck (including upper esophagus)
T1-5
Upper GI (Including upper esophagus)
Sym: T5-T10
Para: Vagus N. (OA, AA)
Small intestine/ascending colon
Sym: T9-11
Para: Vagus N. (OA, AA)
Ascending/transverse colon
Sym: T10-L2
Para: Vagus N. (OA, AA)
Descending and sigmoid colon/rectum
Sym: T12-L2
Para: S2-S4 (Sacrum)
Extremities - Upper/Lower
Sym: T2-7/T11-L2
No parasympathetic
Heart
Sym: T1-6
Para: Vagus N. (OA, AA)
Adrenals
Sym: T5-10
Sym: Vagus N. (OA, AA)
Lungs
Sym: T1-7
Para: Vagus N. (OA, AA)
Genitourinary tract (excluding ureter)
Sym: T10-L2
Para (includes bladder): S2-S4 (Sacrum)
Upper Ureter
Sym: T10-12
Para: Vagun N. (OA, AA)
Lower Ureter
Sym: T12-L2
Para: S2-4 (Sacrum)