cervicothoracic ganglion
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The cervicothoracic ganglion, also known as the stellate ganglion, is one of three cervical sympathetic ganglia. It is part of the sympathetic nervous system, which regulates involuntary bodily functions and prepares the body for a "fight-or-flight" response.1
This ganglion is located in the neck, on each side of the vertebrae, forming part of the sympathetic chain. The cervicothoracic ganglion innervates structures in the neck, thorax (including the bronchi and heart), and upper limbs. It is a collection of nerve cell bodies (a ganglion) that are part of the autonomic nervous system, which controls internal organs and operates independently of voluntary control.12
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