title: Circumsinus branch: a convenient source of baro- and chemoreceptor activity in dogs.
abstract: We found a branch of the carotid sinus nerve in 44 of 48 dogs. We propose that this branch be referred to as the "circumsinus" branch of the carotid sinus nerve. Both chemoreceptor and baroreceptor activity were detected in this branch during electrophysiological recording efforts utilizing classic nerve recording techniques. Its convenient location permits whole nerve or single unit recording without having to transect, dissect, or even expose the carotid sinus nerve. Carotid baroreceptor and chemoreceptor activity can be monitored with most of the carotid bifurcation's neural pathways intact.
authors.affiliation: John Rankin Laboratory of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison 53705.
authors.forename: E H
authors.initials: EH
authors.lastname: Vidruk
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sorkness
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002346:Carotid Sinus / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000294:innervation / Q000502:physiology*; D002628:Chemoreceptor Cells / Q000502:physiology*; D004285:Dogs; D004594:Electrophysiology; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D011311:Pressoreceptors / Q000502:physiology*; D009626:Terminology as Topic