Vagus nerve

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Cranial nerve
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Cranial_nerve_X
gptkbp:component General somatic afferent fibers
General visceral afferent fibers
General visceral efferent fibers
Special visceral efferent fibers
gptkbp:discoveredBy Galen
gptkbp:exitsSkullThrough gptkb:Jugular_foramen
gptkbp:function Motor control of larynx
Motor control of pharynx
Motor control of soft palate
Parasympathetic control of digestive tract
Parasympathetic control of heart
Parasympathetic control of lungs
Sensory information from abdominal organs
Sensory information from ear
Sensory information from thoracic organs
Sensory information from throat
gptkbp:hasBranch gptkb:Recurrent_laryngeal_nerve
gptkb:Superior_laryngeal_nerve
gptkb:Auricular_branch
gptkb:Cardiac_branches
gptkb:Esophageal_branches
gptkb:Pharyngeal_branch
gptkb:Pulmonary_branches
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vagus nerve
gptkbp:innervates gptkb:Larynx
gptkb:Pharynx
gptkb:Palate
gptkb:Heart
gptkb:Intestines
Lungs
Stomach
Esophagus
Digestive tract
gptkbp:length Longest cranial nerve
gptkbp:number Tenth cranial nerve
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Medulla_oblongata
gptkbp:partner Yes
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Peripheral_nervous_system
gptkb:Parasympathetic_nervous_system
Autonomic nervous system
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Nervus_vagus
gptkbp:significance gptkb:Bradycardia
gptkb:Dysphonia
gptkb:Gastroparesis
gptkb:Vasovagal_syncope
Hoarseness
Vagus nerve stimulation
Swallowing difficulties
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Heart
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5