Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

They are referred to as prevertebral because they are anterior to the vertebral column.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The cervical ganglia are referred to as paravertebral ganglia, given their location adjacent to prevertebral ganglia in the sympathetic chain.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Collateral ganglia, also called prevertebral ganglia, are situated anterior to the vertebral column and receive inputs from splanchnic nerves as well as central sympathetic neurons.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

An abscess may form between the vertebræ and the wall of the pharynx—retro-pharyngeal abscess—the pus accumulating between the diseased bones and the prevertebral layer of the cervical fascia.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander