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Recurrent laryngeal nerves

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Structure: nerves arising from the vagus within the thoracic cavity that "recur" and return back to neck, to ascend between the trachea and esophagusLeft: 1. arises from left vagus at aortic arch2. Recurves under aortic arch3. Ascend to neckRight: 1. arises from the right vagus at right subclavian artery2. Recurves around the right subclavian 3. Ascends in neck

Front	Recurrent laryngeal nerves
Back	Structure: nerves arising from the vagus within the thoracic cavity that "recur" and return back to neck, to ascend between the trachea and esophagus Left: 1. arises from left vagus at aortic arch 2. Recurves under aortic arch 3. Ascend to neck Right: 1. arises from the right vagus at right subclavian artery 2. Recurves around the right subclavian 3. Ascends in neck

Vagus Nerves Ascend Left Arises Aortic Arch Recurves