Anatomy of the Vagus Nerve | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Function—Thevagusnervehelpscontrolseveralmusclesofthethroatandofthevoicebox.Itplaysamajorroleinregulatingtheheartrateandkeeping ...

The vagus nerve, also known as the tenth cranial nerve or cranial nerve X, is a long nerve that originates in the brain stem[1] and extends through the neck and into the chest and abdomen. It is tasked with regulating critical body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and digestion.

This article looks at the anatomy and function of the vagus nerve as well as medical conditions that can affect it. It also explores the effectiveness of vagus nerve stimulation and where the procedure may prove useful.

The vagus nerve is the longest nerve of the autonomic nervous system[2] which controls involuntar...