superior cervical ganglion

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Introduction

The uppermost & largest of the ganglia of the sympathetic trunk.

The paired set of ganglia lie near the base of the skull between the internal carotid artery & internal jugular vein.

More general terms

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