| Front | Esophageal plexus |
|---|---|
| Back | Structure: loose plexiform arrangement of visceral nerves on the surface of the esophagus Contains: a) para/pre axons b) post/symp axons c) visceral afferent (sensory) axons Function: innervates the esophagus and provides a pathway for vagal fibers to reach the abdominal cavity |
Tags: thoracic, cavity
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