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Vagus nerveCN X

AnatomyNeurologyImportant

The tenth cranial nerve controlling parasympathetic function of the heart, lungs, and digestive tract, and involved in the vasovagal reflex.

Korean

미주신경

제10 뇌신경(CN X)으로 심장, 폐, 소화관의 부교감 기능을 조절하며 혈관미주신경 반사에 관여한다.

French

Nerf vague

Dixième nerf crânien (NC X) contrôlant la fonction parasympathique du cœur, des poumons et du tube digestif; intervient dans le réflexe vagal.

Word parts

  • vag/oRoot(Latin) Vagus nerve

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