Anatomy

• Part of the autonomic nervous system
• Cell bodies are in T₁–L₂ intermediolateral columns
• Synapse with paravertebral ganglia early for widespread activation
• Ganglion Types
  • Paravertebral
    • 22 pairs
    • Superior cervical
    • Inferior cervical
    • Stellate ganglia
  • Prevertebral
    • Celiac
    • Superior mesenteric
    • Inferior mesenteric
  • Terminal Ganglia
    • Adrenal medulla