superior cervical ganglion en · NOUN
Meanings
- A 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| superior cervical ganglia | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
middle cervical ganglion · inferior cervical ganglion
Translations (2)
cmn 頸上神經節 /颈上神经节 (sympathetic ganglion) · cmn 上頸神經節 /上颈神经节 (sympathetic ganglion)