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What does plexus mean in anatomy?

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Medical Definition of Plexus
In medicine, a network or tangle of lymphatic vessels, nerves, or veins. For example, the brachial plexus is a network of nerves leading to the arm. In general, any interwoven entity made up of elements in a structure or system.

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Also question is, what is a plexus in anatomy?

FMA. 5901. Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy. A nerve plexus is a plexus (branching network) of intersecting nerves. A nerve plexus is composed of afferent and efferent fibers that arise from the merging of the anterior rami of spinal nerves and blood vessels.

Beside above, what is plexus in biology? A plexus (from the Latin for "braid") is a branching network of vessels or nerves. The vessels may be blood vessels (veins, capillaries) or lymphatic vessels. The nerves are typically axons outside the central nervous system.

Likewise, what are the plexuses in the body?

Spinal Plexuses

  • Cervical Plexus—Serves the Head, Neck and Shoulders.
  • Brachial Plexus—Serves the Chest, Shoulders, Arms and Hands.
  • Lumbar Plexus—Serves the Back, Abdomen, Groin, Thighs, Knees, and Calves.
  • Sacral Plexus—Serves the Pelvis, Buttocks, Genitals, Thighs, Calves, and Feet.

Why do we have Plexuses?

What is the function of a plexus (nervous system)? But by forming plexus the same nerve have different root spinal nerves so damage to one or two nerves will not lead to complete paralysis of the muscle it supplies.

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Where are Plexuses located?

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What nerves control what?

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What nerves does t12 control?

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What are the three branches given off by a spinal nerve?

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What is the difference between the dorsal and ventral roots of the spinal cord?

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What is the plural of Plexus?

Plexus was one of those Latin words that was both singular and plural, and at some point somebody decided to shift to plexuses. R Plexi is incorrect. The plural for plexus is either plexus or plexuses.

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Which Plexus has the greatest distribution?

Structure and Distribution
Nerves of the lumbar plexus serve the skin and the muscles of the lower abdominal wall, the thigh, and external genitals. The largest nerve of the plexus is the femoral nerve and it supplies the anterior muscles of the thigh and a part of skin distal to the inguinal ligament.

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What is a benefit of a nerve plexus?

what is a benefit of a nerve plexus? they provide a straight path from the spinal cord to target muscles. the dorsal ramus can be distributed to many areas. a plexus does not allow for redistribution.

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