Iliac plexus
| Iliac plexus | |
|---|---|
Front of abdomen; the markings show the pathway of the aorta and the deriving arteries. The iliax plexus only sheaths the commen iliac artery. | |
| Details | |
| From | Abdominal aortic plexus |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | Plexus iliacus |
| TA98 | A14.3.03.043 |
| TA2 | 6659 |
| FMA | 21537 |
| Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy | |
The iliac plexus, also called iliac nerve plexus, is a twin nerve plexus covering the common iliac arteries The iliac plexus originates from the aortic bifurcation developing from the abdominal aortic plexus. The superior hypogastric plexus is also a continuation of the abdominal aortic plexus.