inferior ganglion of vagus

The inferior ganglion of the vagus nerve contains visceral afferent cells. The vagus nerve, the longest and most complex of the cranial nerves, runs from the brain through the face, thorax, and abdomen. It is a mixed nerve containing parasympathetic fibers that regulate automatic functions like heart rate, breathing, and digestion.123

The vagus nerve has two sensory ganglia: the superior and inferior ganglia. The inferior ganglion, located just outside the jugular foramen, contains cell bodies of visceral afferent cells that convey sensory information from internal organs back to the brain. This nerve plays a crucial role in the parasympathetic nervous system, often referred to as the "rest and digest" system, by slowing the heart rate and promoting digestive activity.213