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White ramus communicans
Introduction
Template:Infobox Anatomy The thoracic, and the first and second lumbar nerves each contribute a branch, white ramus communicans to the adjoining sympathetic ganglion.
They contain myelinated preganglionic sympathetic fibers (GVE and GVA).
Unlike the gray variety, white rami communicantes do not extend below L3.[1]
Additional images
Additional images
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Deep and superficial dissection of the lumbar plexus. -
Thoracic portion of the sympathetic trunk.
External links
External links
- Template:EMedicineDictionary
- Template:UMichAtlas – “Autonomic Connections of the Spinal Cord”
- Overview and diagram
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