Splenic plexus
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The splenic plexus is formed by branches from the celiac plexus
, the left celiac ganglion, and from the right vagus nerve
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It accompanies the lienal artery to the spleen
, giving off, in its course, subsidiary plexi along the various branches of the artery.
Celiac plexus
The celiac plexus or coeliac plexus, also known as the solar plexus, is a complex network of nerves located in the abdomen, where the celiac trunk, superior mesenteric artery, and renal arteries branch from the abdominal aorta...
, the left celiac ganglion, and from the right vagus nerve
Vagus nerve
The vagus nerve , also called pneumogastric nerve or cranial nerve X, is the tenth of twelve paired cranial nerves...
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It accompanies the lienal artery to the spleen
Spleen
The spleen is an organ found in virtually all vertebrate animals with important roles in regard to red blood cells and the immune system. In humans, it is located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. It removes old red blood cells and holds a reserve of blood in case of hemorrhagic shock...
, giving off, in its course, subsidiary plexi along the various branches of the artery.