Uberon definition : The major nerves supplying sympathetic innervation to the abdomen, including the greater,
lesser, and lowest (or smallest) splanchnic nerves that are formed by preganglionic
fibers from the spinal cord which pass through the paravertebral ganglia and then
to the celiac ganglia and plexuses and the lumbar splanchnic nerves carry fibers which
pass through the lumbar paravertebral ganglia to the mesenteric and hypogastric ganglia.;
Uberon related term : splanchnic nerves; visceral nerve;
Uberon Structure note : All carry sympathetic fibers except for the pelvic splanchnic nerves, which carry
parasympathetic fibers;
The major nerves supplying sympathetic innervation to the abdomen, including the greater,
lesser, and lowest (or smallest) splanchnic nerves that are formed by preganglionic
fibers from the spinal cord which pass through the paravertebral ganglia and then
to the celiac ganglia and plexuses and the lumbar splanchnic nerves carry fibers which
pass through the lumbar paravertebral ganglia to the mesenteric and hypogastric ganglia.