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Vagus (X) Nerve

Vagus nerve

Vagus nerve

Diagram demonstrating the course of the vagus nerve.

This is a drawing of a human head and neck. The vagus nerve is seen running from the medulla to the chest.

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    "Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve."
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