rectal venous plexus

haemorrhoidal plexus

The hemorrhoidal plexus (or rectal venous plexus) surrounds the rectum, and communicates in front with the vesical venous plexus in the male, and the uterovaginal plexus in the female. A free communication between the portal and systemic venous systems is established through the hemorrhoidal plexus.

Type Nerve
Latin Name haemorrhoidal plexus
FMA ID 18933

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rectal venous plexus?
The hemorrhoidal plexus (or rectal venous plexus) surrounds the rectum, and communicates in front with the vesical venous plexus in the male, and the uterovaginal plexus in the female. A free communication between the portal and systemic venous systems is established through the hemorrhoidal plexus.
What is the Latin name for the rectal venous plexus?
The Latin name for the rectal venous plexus is haemorrhoidal plexus.

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