The superior mesenteric plexus is a continuation of the lower part of the celiac plexus, receiving a branch from the junction of the right vagus nerve with the plexus. It surrounds the superior mesenteric artery, accompanies it into the mesentery, and divides into a number of secondary plexuses, which are distributed to all the parts supplied by the artery, viz. , pancreatic branches to the pancreas; intestinal branches to the small intestine; and ileocolic, right colic, and middle colic branches, which supply the corresponding parts of the great intestine. The nerves composing this plexus are white in color and firm in texture; in the upper part of the plexus close to the origin of the superior mesenteric artery is the superior mesenteric ganglion. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superior_mesenteric_plexus ]
Synonyms: plexus mesentericus superior superior mesenteric nerve plexus
Term information
- SCTID:362493003
- Wikipedia:Superior_mesenteric_plexus
- FMA:6639
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Term relations
- mesenteric plexus and innervates some large intestine and extends_fibers_into some celiac nerve plexus
- mesenteric plexus
- neuron projection bundle
- extends_fibers_into some celiac nerve plexus
- part of some system
- innervates some large intestine