middle cervical ganglion
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The middle cervical ganglion is one of three sympathetic ganglia located in the cervical region of the sympathetic chain. This chain runs alongside the vertebral column and is part of the autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary bodily functions. The middle cervical ganglion, along with the superior cervical ganglion and the cervicothoracic (stellate) ganglion, innervates structures in the neck, thorax (including the heart and bronchi), and upper limbs. These ganglia are crucial for the sympathetic nervous system's role in preparing the body for action, often referred to as the fight-or-flight response.12
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