Tags: Anatomical Structure, Nerve.

The esophageal plexus is formed by nerve fibers from two sources: 1.branches of the vagus nerve 2.visceral branches of the sympathetic trunk. The esophageal plexus and the cardiac plexus contain the same types of fibers and are both considered thoracic autonomic plexus(es).

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Vagus nerve, Sympathetic trunk
branch to
Esophagus
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