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Anterior vagal trunk
Introduction
The anterior vagal trunk is a branch of the vagus nerve which contributes to the esophageal plexus. It consists primarily of fibers from the left vagus, but also contains a few fibers from the right vagus.
Branches
Branches
- Hepatic branch
- Celiac branch
- Anterior gastric branches
Editor-In-Chief: Template:Infobox Nerve C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]