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'''Inferior Hypogastric Plexus'''

[[File:Gray839.png|thumb|right|300px|Inferior hypogastric plexus and its branches.]]

The '''Inferior Hypogastric Plexus''' is a network of nerves located in the [[pelvis]], specifically in the region of the [[rectum]] and [[bladder]]. It is part of the [[autonomic nervous system]], which controls involuntary body functions.

==Anatomy==

The Inferior Hypogastric Plexus is formed by the union of the [[hypogastric nerve]] and the [[pelvic splanchnic nerves]]. It is located on the side walls of the rectum and bladder, and extends to the pelvic organs. The plexus is divided into several smaller plexuses, including the [[prostatic plexus]] in males and the [[uterovaginal plexus]] in females.

==Function==

The Inferior Hypogastric Plexus carries both sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers. The sympathetic fibers are responsible for inhibiting peristalsis and contracting the internal sphincters of the rectum and bladder. The parasympathetic fibers stimulate peristalsis and relax the internal sphincters.

==Clinical Significance==

Damage to the Inferior Hypogastric Plexus can result in a variety of conditions, including [[erectile dysfunction]], [[urinary incontinence]], and [[constipation]]. Surgical procedures in the pelvis, such as [[hysterectomy]] or [[prostatectomy]], can potentially damage the plexus and lead to these complications.

==See Also==

* [[Autonomic nervous system]]
* [[Hypogastric nerve]]
* [[Pelvic splanchnic nerves]]

==References==

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[[Category:Anatomy]]
[[Category:Nervous system]]
[[Category:Pelvis]]

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