Which of the following supplies structures in head, neck, thorax and abdomen ?
Correct answer: C. Vagus nerve
- A. Internal carotid artery
- B. 12th cranial nerve
- C. Vagus nerve
- D. Accessory cranial
Explanation
The vagus nerve leaves the head and neck and continues through the thorax into the abdomen, supplying or contributing to innervation of structures in all four regions. The other listed nerves have more limited distributions.
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