GENERAL HISTOLOGY

MUSCLE

CARDIAC MUSCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
right stellate ganglion distribute to?
A
posterolateral ventricles
B
anterior epicardial surface
C
interventricular septum
D
anterolateral ventricles
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The stellate ganglion is a collection of sympathetic nerves found anterior to the neck of the first rib. It may occasionally extend to being anterior to the transverse process of the C7 cervical vertebra.

Detailed explanation-2: -The stellate ganglion is most commonly located anterior to the C7 vertebra transverse process, below the subclavian artery, superior to the first rib. The thoracic SCG are located at the costovertebral junction anterior to the head of the ribs.

Detailed explanation-3: -A stellate ganglion block is an injection of local anesthetic (numbing medicine) to block the sympathetic nerves located on either side of the voice box in the neck. An injection at these nerves may reduce symptoms such as pain, swelling, color, sweating changes in the upper extremity and may also improve mobility.

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