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Hypogastric Plexus

Medical Definition:	A complex network of nerve fibers in the pelvic region. The hypogastric plexus distributes sympathetic fibers from the lumbar paravertebral ganglia and the aortic plexus, parasympathetic fibers from the pelvic nerve, and visceral afferents. The bilateral pelvic plexus is in its lateral extent.
Guide Notes:	a network of autonomic nerve fibers in the pelvic region
Also Called:	Pelvic Plexus

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