Index of Photographs and Figures Relating to Embryo 9226 (1 of 4)

 

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A ganglion on a cardiac nerve at the left side of the arch of the aorta.
The ganglion of Figure 3 shown at a higher magnification.
The caudal portion of the aorticopulmonary ganglion (arrow).
Gardner and O'Rahilly (1976) Fig. 3
Gardner and O'Rahilly (1976) Fig. 4
Gardner and O'Rahilly (1976) Fig. 5
The sinu-atrial node in the anterior wall of the superior vena cava.
The sinu-atrial node somewhat caudal to the level of Figure 7. Note its increased thickness.
The sinu-atrial node and wall of right atrium of Figure 8.

Gardner and O'Rahilly (1976) Fig. 7

 

Gardner and O'Rahilly (1976) Fig. 8

 

 

Gardner and O'Rahilly (1976) Fig. 9

 

At a level caudal to that of Figure 8.
The venous mesocardium of Figure 10, with the right sinal nerve, ganglion cells and nerve filaments.
Nodal tissue completely encircles the superior vena cava, but is thinning anteriorly.
Gardner and O'Rahilly (1976) Fig. 10
Gardner and O'Rahilly (1976) Fig. 11
Gardner and O'Rahilly (1976) Fig. 12

 

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