Definition of Sacral plexus

1. Noun. A nerve plexus formed by the 4th and 5th lumbar and 1st, 2nd, 3rd sacral nerves; supplies the pelvic region and lower limbs.

Exact synonyms: Plexus Sacralis
Generic synonyms: Nerve Plexus

Medical Definition of Sacral plexus

1. Formed by the fourth and fifth lumbar (lumbosacral trunk) and first, second, and third sacral nerves; it lies on the inner surface of the posterior wall of the pelvis usually embedded in the piriformis muscle; its nerves supply the lower limbs, its major product being the sciatic nerve. Synonym: plexus sacralis, ischiadic plexus, sciatic plexus. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sacral Plexus

sacral anaesthesia
sacral canal
sacral cornua
sacral crest
sacral flexure
sacral flexure of rectum
sacral foramen
sacral ganglia
sacral hiatus
sacral horns
sacral index
sacral lymph nodes
sacral nerve
sacral nerves
sacral part of spinal cord
sacral plexus (current term)
sacral promontory
sacral region
sacral splanchnic nerves
sacral triangle
sacral tuberosity
sacral vein
sacral veins
sacral venous plexus
sacral vertebra
sacral vertebrae
sacral vertebras
sacralgia
sacralities
sacrality

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