Fig. 2

Digital images and schematic representation of the SMG attached the inferior vena cava and distribution of the branches of the female rat. a Photomicrograph showing the location of the SMG. 1: Celiac branch, 2: Lumbar branch, 3: Anastomotic branch, 4: Superior mesenteric branch, 5: Mesenteric plexus. 3 and 4 Branches converge to form the OPN; IVC, Inferior vena cava; Ov, Ovarian vein; rv, Renal vein; Oa, Ovarian artery; NLGST, Nerves to lumbar ganglion of sympathetic trunk; Small ganglion (+). b and c Variations in the gross anatomy of the SMG attached the inferior vena cava. Drawing: One organization was found in 63% of case (b) and the other in 37% of cases (c). The numbers are related to the nomenclature of the nerves. One nerve coming from the left celiac ganglion; two nerves coming from the lumbar ganglion of sympathetic truck; the three branches arise to the anastomotic branches (b); the three branches (c) emerge directly from the SMG like the four branch