How can the anatomical position of the inferior hypogastric plexus best be described?In the midline ventral to the sacral boneBilaterally and inferior to the superior hyogastric plexusBilaterally and caudal to the levator ani muscleBilaterally of the descending aortaIn the midline close to the origin of the inferior mesenteric artery
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How can the anatomical position of the inferior hypogastric plexus best be described?In the midline ventral to the sacral boneBilaterally and inferior to the superior hyogastric plexusBilaterally and caudal to the levator ani muscleBilaterally of the descending aortaIn the midline close to the origin of the inferior mesenteric artery
Solution 1
The inferior hypogastric plexus, also known as the pelvic plexus, is best described anatomically as being located bilaterally and inferior to the superior hypogastric plexus. It is also positioned bilaterally and caudal to the levator ani muscle. These plexuses are found in the pelvic region, on either side of the rectum in males and the vagina in females. They are not located in the midline ventral to the sacral bone, bilaterally of the descending aorta, or in the midline close to the origin of the inferior mesenteric artery.
Solution 2
The inferior hypogastric plexus, also known as the pelvic plexus, is best described anatomically as being located bilaterally and inferior to the superior hypogastric plexus. It is also positioned bilaterally and caudal to the levator ani muscle. This plexus is not located in the midline ventral to the sacral bone, nor is it bilaterally of the descending aorta or in the midline close to the origin of the inferior mesenteric artery. The inferior hypogastric plexus provides innervation to the pelvic viscera.
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How can the anatomical position of the superior hypogastric plexus best be described?
Which statement(s) about the SUPERIOR hypogastric plexus is/are correct?I. The nerve fibers are sympathetic and parasympatheticII. The nerve fibers run over the aortic bifurcationIII. The plexus is located in the midlineIV. The plexus is located near the inferior mesenteric arteryV. Lateroinferiorly to the superior hypogastric plexus the ovarian/ spermatic vessels and the ureters cross the common iliac arteriesOnly II, III and IVAll of the mentioned statementsOnly II and IVOnly II, III, IV and VOnly I, II and III
Where is the inferior hypogastric plexus located?
Which bony structure can serve as an anatomical landmark to locate the superior hypogastric plexus?The promontoryThe coccyx boneThe 2nd and 3rd sacral vertebraeThe spinous process of L5The 4th and 5th sacral vertebraearrow_leftPreviousNextarrow_right
Which artery is in the closest proximity of the superior hypogastric plexus?Superior mesenteric arteryInferior mesenteric arteryThe celiac trunkThe pudendal arteryThe superior gluteal arteryarrow_leftPreviousNextarrow_right
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