Inferior ganglion of vagus nerve

[1] The inferior ganglion contains the neuron cell bodies of all sensory fibres of the CN X except those of the auricular branch of vagus nerve.

[3] The axons of the neurons which provide general sensory information synapse in the spinal trigeminal nucleus.

[citation needed] The neurons in the inferior ganglion of the vagus nerve innervate the taste buds on the epiglottis, the chemoreceptors of the aortic bodies and baroreceptors in the aortic arch.

Most importantly, the majority of neurons in the inferior ganglion provide sensory innervation to the heart, respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts and other abdominal organs such as the urinary bladder.

[citation needed] The neurons in the inferior ganglion of the vagus nerve are embryonically derived from epibranchial neurogenic placodes.