Branches

As the vagus nerve descends form the brain it splits into 3 main branches, which all have further sub-divisions. Listed below are the main branches with their main sub-branches

1. Jugular Fossa Branches

            Pharyngeal Nerve

            Superior Laryngeal Nerve

            Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve

            Superior Cardiac Nerve

2. Thoracic Branches

            Inferior Cardiac Nerve

            Anterior Bronchial Nerve

            Posterior Bronchial Nerve

            Oesophageal Nerve

3. Abdominal Branches

            Gastric Nerve

            Coeliac Nerve        

            Hepatic Nerve