vagal trunk
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Related to vagal trunk: Anterior gastric branches of anterior vagal trunk, Hepatic branches of anterior vagal trunk
va·gal trunk
(vā'găl trŭngk)One of the two nerve bundles, anterior and posterior, into which the esophageal plexus continues as it passes through the diaphragm.
Synonym(s): truncus vagalis [TA] .
Synonym(s): truncus vagalis [TA] .
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