Term Name: superior mesenteric ganglion
Synonyms: ganglion mesentericum superius, superior mesenteric ganglia
Definition: A ganglion in the upper part of the superior mesenteric plexus that is the synapsing point for one of the pre- and post-synaptic nerves of the sympathetic division of the autonomous nervous system.
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0005479]

Relationships
is part of: superior mesenteric plexus
is a type of: mesenteric ganglion prevertebral ganglion