- sacral plexus
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a nerve network originating from the nerves of the sacral spine and innervating large areas of the lower trunk and legs, esp. via the sciatic nerves.
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sacral plexus
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sacral plexus — n a nerve plexus that lies against the posterior and lateral walls of the pelvis, is formed by the union of the lumbosacral trunk and the first, second, and third sacral nerves, and continues into the thigh as the sciatic nerve * * * 1. p.… … Medical dictionary
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sacral plexus — noun a nerve plexus formed by the 4th and 5th lumbar and 1st, 2nd, 3rd sacral nerves; supplies the pelvic region and lower limbs • Syn: ↑plexus sacralis • Hypernyms: ↑nerve plexus * * * noun : a nerve plexus supplying the posterior limb and… … Useful english dictionary
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plexus sacralis — [TA] sacral plexus: a plexus that lies in front of the piriform muscle, arising from the anterior branches of the last two lumbar nerves (which form the lumbosacral trunk) and the first four sacral nerves. It has twelve named branches, five… … Medical dictionary
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plexus lumbalis — 1. [TA] lumbar plexus: a plexus formed by the anterior branches of the second to fifth lumbar nerves in the psoas major muscle (the branches of the first lumbar nerve often are included). The lower division of the fourth lumbar nerve joins the… … Medical dictionary
plexus sacralis — noun a nerve plexus formed by the 4th and 5th lumbar and 1st, 2nd, 3rd sacral nerves; supplies the pelvic region and lower limbs • Syn: ↑sacral plexus • Hypernyms: ↑nerve plexus … Useful english dictionary
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