sensory ganglion morphology trait nodose ganglion morphology trait Any measurable or observable characteristic related to the shape, structure, color, or pattern of the large group of sensory neuron cell bodies, anterior to the jugular vein, associated with the vagus nerve (tenth cranial nerve). Trait.ontology VT:0001087 cranial ganglion X inferior vagus ganglion morphology trait inferior vagus ganglion of the vagus (X) nerve morphology trait vagus ganglion morphology trait