Enteric nervous system

Last revised by Daniel J Bell on 3 Dec 2021

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Citation:

Morgan M, Bell D, Enteric nervous system. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 25 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-77883

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-77883

Permalink:

https://radiopaedia.org/articles/77883

rID:

77883

Article created:

23 May 2020, Matt A. Morgan ◉

Disclosures:

At the time the article was created Matt A. Morgan had no recorded disclosures.

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Last revised:

3 Dec 2021, Daniel J Bell ◉

Disclosures:

At the time the article was last revised Daniel J Bell had no recorded disclosures.

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Revisions:

2 times, by 2 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

Systems:

Gastrointestinal

Sections:

Anatomy

Tags:

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Synonyms:

Enteric nervous systems
ENS (autonomic nervous system division)

The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a general term that refers to the vast network of neurons that supply the gastrointestinal system. It is part of the autonomic nervous system and allows the gastrointestinal system to act independently from the brain and spinal cord.