Anatomy

Hypogastric Plexus

A complex network of nerve fibers in the pelvic region. The hypogastric plexus distributes sympathetic fibers from the lumbar paravertebral ganglia and the aortic plexus, parasympathetic fibers from the pelvic nerve, and visceral afferents. The bilateral pelvic plexus is in its lateral extent.

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Abstract

A complex network of nerve fibers in the pelvic region. The hypogastric plexus distributes sympathetic fibers from the lumbar paravertebral ganglia and the aortic plexus, parasympathetic fibers from the pelvic nerve, and visceral afferents. The bilateral pelvic plexus is in its lateral extent.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Plexus, Hypogastric
  • Pelvic Plexus
  • Plexus, Pelvic

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22 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, ultrastructure, virology.

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a network of autonomic nerve fibers in the pelvic region

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  2. A08w.800w.800w.060w.400w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Hypogastric Plexus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007001. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007001
  2. Hypogastric Plexus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superior_hypogastric_plexus
  3. Hypogastric Plexus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q952595