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superior ganglion of vagus

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In human nervous system: Vagus nerve (CN X or 10)
Within the foramen is the superior ganglion, containing cell bodies of general somatic afferent fibers, and just external to the foramen is the inferior ganglion, containing visceral afferent cells.
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