inferior mesenteric ganglion

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Introduction

The inferior-most of the sympathetic prevertebral ganglia, located at the origin of the inferior mesenteric artery from the aorta.

Postganglionic fibers innervate the descending colon & sigmoid colon.

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References

  1. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 13th ed. Isselbacher et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1994, pg 412
  2. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995