vertebral
adjective
prevertebral
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a word derived from
vertebral.
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Autonomic ganglia are in the sympathetic chain, the associated paravertebral or prevertebral ganglia, or in terminal ganglia near or within the organs controlled by the autonomic nervous system.
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The cervical ganglia are referred to as paravertebral ganglia, given their location adjacent to prevertebral ganglia in the sympathetic chain.
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They are referred to as prevertebral because they are anterior to the vertebral column.
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Three other autonomic ganglia that are related to the sympathetic chain are the prevertebral ganglia, which are located outside of the chain but have similar functions.
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The acute abscess occurs in the space between the prevertebral fascia and the wall of the pharynx.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Alexander Miles
