About The Medical Condition Splanchnic Nerve

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Splanchnic Nerve

Splanchnic Nerve Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Splanchnic Nerve Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Splanchnic Nerve?

The major nerves supplying sympathetic innervation to the abdomen. The greater, lesser, and lowest (or smallest) splanchnic nerves are formed by preganglionic fibers from the spinal cord which pass through the paravertebral ganglia and then to the celiac ganglia and plexuses. The lumbar splanchnic nerves carry fibers which pass through the lumbar paravertebral ganglia to the mesenteric and hypogastric ganglia.

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