sacral plexus

Other forms: sacral plexuses

Definitions of sacral plexus
  1. noun
    a nerve plexus formed by the 4th and 5th lumbar and 1st, 2nd, 3rd sacral nerves; supplies the pelvic region and lower limbs
    synonyms: plexus sacralis
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    type of:
    nerve plexus
    a network of intersecting nerves
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