Abdominal aortic plexus
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Latin = plexus aorticus abdominalis |
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Caption = The celiac ganglia with the sympathetic plexuses of the abdominal viscera radiating from the ganglia. (Aortic plexus labeled at left.) |
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BranchFrom = [[celiac plexus]], [[superior mesenteric plexus]] |
BranchTo = [[superior hypogastric plexus]] |
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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]].
==Additional images==
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Image:Gray838.png|The right sympathetic chain and its connections with the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic plexuses.
Image:Gray847.png|Abdominal portion of the sympathetic trunk, with the celiac and hypogastric plexuses.
Image:Gray849.png|Lower half of right sympathetic cord.
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==External links==
* {{DartmouthHumanAnatomy|figures/chapter_32/32-6.HTM}}
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