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Prevertebral

Prevertebral \Pre*ver"te*bral\, a. (Anat.) Situated immediately in front, or on the ventral side, of the vertebral column; prespinal.

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prevertebral

a. (context anatomy English) Situated immediately in front of, or on the ventral side, of the vertebral column; prespinal.

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Prevertebral

Prevertebral may refer to:

  • Prevertebral fascia
  • Prevertebral muscles
  • Prevertebral ganglion

Usage examples of "prevertebral".

The preganglionic fibers of the sympathetic division end at the sympathetic trunks or at the prevertebral ganglia, so these fibers are quite short.