THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

Detailed explanation-1: -Neuroanatomy, Cranial Nerve 10 (Vagus Nerve)

Detailed explanation-2: -The vagus nerve is the tenth cranial nerve (CN X) and is the longest mixed cranial nerve. Although we refer to the vagus nerve as singular, it’s actually a pair of nerves that emerge from the left and right side of the medulla oblongata portion of the brain stem.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vagus nerve (CN X) It is the longest cranial nerve and the only one to leave the head and neck region. The vagus nerve travels into the thoracic and abdominal cavities, providing parasympathetic supply to visceral organs.

Detailed explanation-4: -The vagus nerve, or the 10th cranial nerve (CN X), is the longest and most complex of the cranial nerves. The vagus nerve differs slightly as it primarily supplies the organs of the chest and abdomen, as opposed to the head and neck. It is called “vagus” as it is a vagrant or wandering nerve going down to the abdomen.