Path of the vagus nerve (anatomy)

Let's have a visual look at where the vagus nerve runs within the body to get from the brainstem to the neck, thorax and abdomen and innervate a whole bunch of structures along the way.
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[@Dr.RivkaEdery]

I am a mental health therapist, and found your video just brilliant! The vagus nerve affects people more than we are made aware, and a person has options for stimulating the vagus nerve, for improved well-being. This is knowledge every provider should know, and educate clients on. THANK YOU- new subscriber with my utmost gratitude and respect. I found the (visual) answer I was looking for. ❤

[@roamingalone5226]

Wow this is incredible God's creation by looking into those "wiring" in our human body. Thanks for explaining this rather very complex nerves in layman term. I am slowly getting to know you - vagus nerve.

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Well done for the new brain model. Now the cerebellum doesn't fall down.

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[@lindseyb.1895]

A beautiful guided tour of the vagus nerve. Thank you so much! ✨

[@mumo9413]

Perfect timing! Been explaining to my daughter the value of the Vagus nerve. She's doing a singing dissertation! Sending this to her! Thanks! Wish I had your teaching 30+ yrs ago! Lol! Had to learn the hard way! Standing ovation!

[@VikingVigy]

Very very excellent!!! Much better than a traditional anatomic atlas. Spatial visuals work better. As a Tibetan pulsing practicioner I have been increasingly aware of the importance of the Vagus Nerve for healing practices. Been waiting for this demonstration. Thanks a lot.

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Great explanation as always!

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Found this amazing video while reading the polyvagal theory and wanting a bit more visual assistance to understand how the pathways worked. This, my friend, is brilliant! Thank you for doing this!

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I love the way you explain things, your videos have been enormously helpful to me so thanks a lot :) Could you kindly make a video about brainstem nuclei, tracts, etc. I'm really struggling to learn them and I would be really really grateful if you covered this topic in one of your future videos.

[@micheldumonceau9776]

25 years ago, I accidentally gave one of my clients a vagal syncope while applying a technique for the Longus Colli & Longus Cervicis muscles. To do so, one gently displaces the aorta toward the other side, and reaches for those muscles (this is a technique for people who suffer from injuries such as a whiplash). The incident happened while working on the right side of the patient. Had I know the different paths the two sides take, nothing would have happened (she was out for about 10 seconds and was fine afterward). All this to say "thank you" for clarifying this for me. Greetings from Amsterdam, The Netherlands

[@3tapsnu0ut87]

This kiwi, with upper neck injuries, is very, very grateful for this explanation. Thank you.

[@SeanChristopherMcGee]

For 9 months and a dozen medical specialist, no doctor could determine my health issue since February 2022. They say its GERD but don't know the cause. I have sudden attacks of tightness in the chest where i can't breath, numbness in the arms and legs, cold chills and clammy hands...i first heard about the vagus nerve 3 months ago and what it does. When i asked a few doctors I'd they had considered checking it, they laughed at me...i did my own research and found methods to heal or stimulate you VN. My attacks are less frequent and i feel 80%better. I can digest food better now than i have been able to. Thank you for this video!

[@irinam9848]

Could you share please what methods have you found to heal it?

[@customerservice8320]

So, you came and commented that you found a solution for such issue and you didn’t even care to share some hints what you have done to fix your problem?

[@SeanChristopherMcGee]

@@customerservice8320That's really strange because I thought I did....Well, here goes: Basically because of the years of acid reflux, The stomach was beyond repair so I had to change my diet to a healthy one. I had to get to the root cause....diet was aggravating it but it wasn't the answer. No doctor ever checked the status of my teeth...based on a last minute hunch, I went to a dentist and he had discovered a massive infection in one side of my jaw/Tooth but it never presented any pain to me other than occasional aches. He performed surgery and opened my gums where a tooth had been removed 8 years prior that left a hole leading into my sinus cavity. Once he cleaned it all out, some of it caked on my jaw bone, I went home to rest up. 3 days later, all the pains I had in my back, neck and back of my head ceased. My body temp felt normal and the numbness in my arms and legs went away. My blood Pressure dropped to normal as well. My stomach stopped becoming bloated and my acid reflux was 90% better. My energy increased. Amazing what an infection can do and how it can cause inflammation throughout your organs. The hypothalamus and vagus nerve were affected as well...If all else fails. Check for somewhere in your body like your teeth that may present an infection.

[@SeanChristopherMcGee]

@@irinam9848 Sorry this took so long but I thought I had answered. Well, here goes: Basically because of the years of acid reflux, The stomach was beyond repair so I had to change my diet to a healthy one. I had to get to the root cause....diet was aggravating it but it wasn't the answer. No doctor ever checked the status of my teeth...based on a last minute hunch, I went to a dentist and he had discovered a massive infection in one side of my jaw/Tooth but it never presented any pain to me other than occasional aches. He performed surgery and opened my gums where a tooth had been removed 8 years prior that left a hole leading into my sinus cavity. Once he cleaned it all out, some of it caked on my jaw bone, I went home to rest up. 3 days later, all the pains I had in my back, neck and back of my head ceased. My body temp felt normal and the numbness in my arms and legs went away. My blood Pressure dropped to normal as well. My stomach stopped becoming bloated and my acid reflux was 90% better. My energy increased. Amazing what an infection can do and how it can cause inflammation throughout your organs. The hypothalamus and vagus nerve were affected as well...If all else fails. Check for somewhere in your body like your teeth that may present an infection.

[@monamoon]

I liked how you simplify Anatomy, i find your videos very helpful ..Thank you Sam :)

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[@getbeautified79]

Thank you for the great visual and explanation of the vagus nerve in relation to the body and organs. Very helpful for us craniosacral students!

[@xfoczuhr]

Brilliant.! Cleared up evrything for me just like that.

[@quodlibetful]

Wow. I'm thrilled to have found your video. It is the first time I've be able to visualize the route of the vagus nerve. Many thanks.

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I’m a massage therapist and find your videos very interesting when viewed alongside the fascinating art of massage and how it effects the various body systems. Thank you 🙏

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well said I am a therapist as well love this guys videos he make things fun I get what he is teaching great skills of communication

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Crystal clear. Thank You Sir....

[@gloriawong5173]

I love this! So easy to follow and understand. Thanks.

[@salonohana3089]

wow ... I can totally see our body as a fiberoptic wireless message sender and receiver on SO many levels. You explained this in such a clear manner LOVE LOVE LOVE the visual! THANK YOU from a cosmetologist that has always loved anatomy ad physiology.

[@lorycastellana]

absolutely amazing explanation and demo. Thank you so much !

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What a beautiful explanation❤

[@syedanazakhtar5884]

Wonderful demonstration

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Amazing method of teaching anatomy.

[@judithfreyer5848]

Thank you Sam, my first time here. I had surgery to fuse vertebras 3-7 May (2021) which resulted in spinal cord injury. I was paralyzed coming out of the recovery room. With intense PT and OT I am recovering well, walking etc. It effected every system in my body, all in various stages of recovery. What has effected my quality of life is nausea. I have thought the vagus nerve had something to do with these symptoms especially the constant nausea. You video is very insightful. You are a pleasant and effective instructor. BTW, I started deep breathing recently and am feeling better…vagus nerve exercise 👍🏽 may be why.

[@ThomasWadeHealth]

Spinal cord C3-7 were fused?

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I pray God will bless you with complete healing 🙏 ❤️

[@AngDevigne]

Very informative! Thank you! 😊

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Great educational video. Thank you.

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An excellent memorable explanation. This will help so much in my life.

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Excellent superb overview. Thank you sir. Dr Wood

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Very informative. Thank you so much 🙏

[@CimaVideoArts]

This makes total sense for hiatal hernia episodes that are accompanied by chest pain, back pain, and odd sensations in the back of the head. The Vagus nerve is overstimulated and touches everything!

[@225rip]

Excellent video,thanks.

[@BethBarany]

Wonderfully clear thank you!

[@curlysue3620]

Thank you. Been covering the vagus nerve in my trauma group and I’m just researching this some more. ❤✌🏼🙏🏼

[@ideservehealth]

Wow - thank you! Us visual learners are eternally great-full ☺️

[@destiniferguson424]

I love the endless supply of models! Thank you for this concise video about the vagus nerve pathway. I am in veterinary school. So, you're helping students everywhere!

[@StephEdwardsNaturalTherapist]

Thank you so much - so much better than a book esp for someone who is extremely visual 🥰

[@ushmaprem8624]

I was looking for vagus nerve info due a health issue. This was a brilliant explanation. Very grateful. You are an exceptional teacher. thanks for sharing ! best wishes from Mexico.

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As God's Word says "we are fearfully and wonderfully made" and it leaves me in awe.

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This is fantastic!

[@austinamymusic]

Awesome ✨️ Many thanks!

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Great video thanks Doc 🙂

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Amazing sir. Salute you for going the clear explanation ❤❤

[@mizzlchieizzl]

Thanks so much for this video. I've been working with providers on PTSD symptoms and so many sources discuss the role of the vagus nerve. It really does do a little bit of everything! This will help me in my mindfulness practice to visualize some of these key areas to get them more relaxed and restore something like normal body processes

[@nancylund6470]

Thank you so much for posting this - I am studying to become a paramedic and this was so comprehensive, interesting and well explained.

[@bridog50]

thank you for the tutorial. I am not a doctor or med student but came across your video while doing research to learn why a medical condition I am dealing with may affect vagus nerve. This will help me to better understand what a couple of medical doctors were telling me but didn't provide visual reference.

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[@maddie9185]

Thank you for this great explanation. This helped to explained a lot regarding anxiety and panicked attacks. It also helps explain why I totally lose my appetite when I am anxious.

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wow, what an amazing enthusiastic energy you radiate :-) I can feel your passion! thank you for sharing all this well understandable information.

[@denverdeana]

Thank you so much for this. The vagus nerve is slowly beginning to get the notice it deserves (lay person opinion). I have been researching it here and there for a few years now in relation to trauma, Hiatal Hernia, and the gut. This video helped tremendously. I hope many different types of wellness practioners find this video!

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Thank you for the class.

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Thanks for teaching me!

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Wow! Thanks. This helps with my anatomy classes soooo much!

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Very useful, thank you!

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The Best Anatomy Teacher 👨‍🏫

[@jessiek.6191]

this is an insane thank you that i didn't even know i needed to see!!! THANK YOU!

[@Naimulhaque1]

So grateful l found this video at the time, l have a test next week Monday about thorax anatomy

[@solarismoonclub2888]

I consider this nerve, as a guardian angel for us. It makes its own alert signal when we feel a stressful emotion. If then we simply focus our whole attention on the Vagus nerve, and relax it with so many simple tools we have, we discharge our body from heavy emotional loads. Thank you so much for this wonderful presentation. I work with my students a lot on this topic. Hopefully, more and more people will find out that we have this nerve, so, so precious, inside of us.

[@InHimImStrong]

Beautiful do you know any therapeutic help for twisting of spine? I’m a mom who needs ideas for pressure off of vagus nerve.

[@naomimara3340]

I agree 👍 indeed it's precious, but not known well. I'm researching it to help myself with anxiety, heart palpitations and gastric problems. Unfortunately all videos I've seen do not answer how often and how long we can stimulate it safely. (Belly stimulation, ears, breathing, exercise, humming) Can you please point any direction I can take?

[@solarismoonclub2888]

@@InHimImStrong Hello. This can be fixed, in Time. With patience and a very good knowledge. Just in case your vagus nerve is still under pressure, please leave me a message. So, we can talk.

[@solarismoonclub2888]

@@naomimara3340 I will gladly do so since your need is very well known to me. How could I contact you?

[@elizabethamandahead3958]

SO grateful!

[@tinkerbellbetty]

Fantastic ❤

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U're a legend man, u know that

[@samionita2008]

You are brilliant for introducing the red cable i.e. the internal carotid artery into the skull from the outside into the inside unlike the other two vagus nerve and internal jugular vein that come out of the skull.

[@sameerahmadi3138]

Love you sir !❤️

[@solmma]

Thank you!!! I love this nerve!

[@reinergol4351]

You love a nerve? We should talk

[@solmma]

@@reinergol4351 lol Yes I believe this is a magical nerve!!!

[@startruck777]

Interesting how the vagus nerve connects the heart and the larynx. "Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve" This must be why the Bible often speaks of the two together as in the following verses; Luk 6:45 - A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the HEART his MOUTH speaketh. Mat 15:18 - But those things which proceed out of the MOUTH come forth from the HEART; and they defile the man.

[@alexandrashields2600]

Wow! Thank you. Incredibly useful and thanks for also explaining the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve too!! This was great!

[@startruck777]

Mat 15:18 - But those things which proceed out of the mouth(via larynx) come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.

[@startruck777]

Luk 6:45 - A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the HEART his MOUTH speaketh.

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Well done.

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Amazing 🏅Thank you !!

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Muito bom. Obrigado.

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Awesome!❤

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Thank you!

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The simplicity ❤

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Thank You 🙏🏼

[@Hindustani1008]

This is a very ancient aryuvedic knowledge .It’s significance is also emphasised in yoga too .

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[@ruggerogabbrielli6831]

Wonderful video. Does the vagus carry more parasympathetic motor fibers or more visceral afferents?