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a plexus of nerves serving the pelvic viscera

a plexus of nerves serving the pelvic viscera

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.

is situate at the lateral and posterior parts of the rectum and the bas fond of the bladder. It is formed by the sacral nerves and the inferior mesenteric plexus, and gives off numerous filaments, which accompany the arteries that pass to the rectum and genital organs. Hypogastric vein furnishes nearly the same branches.

plexus of sympathetic nerve for pelvic viscera.

before promontory of sacrum.

An unpaired nervous plexus derived from the abdominal aortic plexus and the lumbar ganglia of the sympathetic nerve, situated in front of the last lumbar vertebra, and between the common iliac arteries. It divides into two portions, which descend on the two sides of the rectum, forming the inferior hypogastric pes.