Abdominal nerve plexus

Definition

The abdominal aortic plexus (aortic plexus) is formed by branches derived, on either side, from the celiac plexus and ganglia, and receives filaments from some of the lumbar ganglia. It is situated upon the sides and front of the aorta, between the origins of the superior and inferior mesenteric arteries. From this plexus arise part of the spermatic, the inferior mesenteric, and the hypogastric plexuses; it also distributes filaments to the inferior vena cava.

Also known as abdominal aortic nerve plexus, abdominal aortic plexus, plexus aorticus abdominalis, plexus nervosus aorticus abdominalis, preaortic nerve plexus — per UBERON

The Abdominal nerve plexus is a part of the Nervous.

Also identified as

• SCTID 362491001 per UBERON