abdominal aortic plexus

Introduction

An autonomic plexus surrounding the abdominal aorta, directly continuous with the thoracic aortic plexus superiorly & continuing inferior to the bifurcation of the aorta as the superior hypogastric plexus.

More general terms

• plexus

More specific terms

• celiac plexus
• inferior mesenteric plexus
• intermesenteric plexus
• superior mesenteric plexus

Additional terms

• superior hypogastric plexus (Latarget's nerve)