prostatic nervous plexus

Introduction

An autonomic plexus associated the capsule of the prostate.

Origin

• inferior hypogastric plexus

Branches

• gives rise to cavernous nerves to the erectile tissue of the penis

Pathology

• surgical injury often results in impotence

More general terms

• plexus

Additional terms

• inferior hypogastric plexus (pelvic plexus)