where is the vagus nerve located
The vagus nerve lies in the posterior angle formed between the internal jugular vein and the carotid artery (Giovagnorio and Martinoli, 2001). Location of the vagus nerve in the anterior angle is rare (0.7% of healthy subjects, Giovagnorio and Martinoli, 2001).he vagus nerve lies in the posterior angle formed between the internal jugular vein and the carotid artery (Giovagnorio and Martinoli, 2001). Location of the vagus nerve in the anterior angle is rare (0.7% of healthy subjects, Giovagnorio and Martinoli, 2001).