nerve plexus

plexus

Anatomical junction where subdivisions of two or more neural trees interconnect with one another to form a network through which nerve fibers of the constituent nerve trees become regrouped; together with other nerve plexuses, nerves and ganglia, it constitutes the peripheral nervous system. Examples: cervical nerve plexus, brachial nerve plexus, sacral nerve plexus[FMA].

Type Nerve
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure anatomical junction
Latin Name plexus
FMA ID 5901

Sub-structures

autonomic nerve plexus Nerve spinal nerve plexus Nerve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nerve plexus?
Anatomical junction where subdivisions of two or more neural trees interconnect with one another to form a network through which nerve fibers of the constituent nerve trees become regrouped; together with other nerve plexuses, nerves and ganglia, it constitutes the peripheral nervous system. Example
What body system is the nerve plexus part of?
The nerve plexus is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the nerve plexus?
The Latin name for the nerve plexus is plexus.

Related Structures

accessory nucleus of optic tract nuclei accessorii tractus optici accessory pretectal nucleus APN aggregate regional part of brain set of nuclei of neuraxis alar plate midbrain amiculum of dentate nucleus amiculum nuclei dentati amiculum of inferior olive ami ampulla caudalis ansa peduncularis ansa peduncularis in thalamo

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