Middle rectal plexus

General Information
Latin	Plexus rectalis medius
Greek
TA98
TA2
FMA
Details
System
Artery	Middle rectal artery
Vein
Nerve
Lymphatic drainage
Precursor
Function
Identifiers
Clinical significance
Notes

The Middle Rectal Plexus is a network of veins that drains the middle part of the rectum. It is closely associated with the Middle rectal artery.

Anatomy

The Middle Rectal Plexus is located in the pelvis, and is formed by the union of several smaller veins that drain the middle part of the rectum. It is closely associated with the Middle Rectal Artery, which supplies blood to the same region.

Function

The primary function of the Middle Rectal Plexus is to drain deoxygenated blood from the middle part of the rectum and return it to the systemic circulation.

Clinical significance

Due to its location and function, the Middle Rectal Plexus can be involved in several medical conditions, including hemorrhoids and rectal cancer.

See also

• Rectum
• Middle rectal artery
• Venous plexus

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