Which plexus supplies pelvic organs such as the uterus, ovaries, and prostate?

Which plexus supplies pelvic organs such as the uterus, ovaries, and prostate?

• A. Hypogastric plexus
• B. Celiac plexus
• C. Brachial plexus
• D. Lumbar plexus

Answer: (A)

Pelvic organs get their autonomic supply from the hypogastric plexus in the pelvis. This network carries both sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers to the pelvic viscera, including the uterus, ovaries, and prostate. Sympathetic input travels via the superior hypogastric plexus and lumbar splanchnic nerves into the hypogastric (inferior hypogastric) plexus, while parasympathetic fibers come from the pelvic splanchnic nerves (S2–S4) and join the network to reach the pelvic organs. This combined autonomic input regulates functions like blood flow and organ activity. The celiac plexus serves foregut and midgut abdominal organs, not pelvic viscera; the lumbar plexus mainly supplies structures in the lower abdomen and thigh, and the brachial plexus innervates the upper limb.

Pelvic organs get their autonomic supply from the hypogastric plexus in the pelvis. This network carries both sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers to the pelvic viscera, including the uterus, ovaries, and prostate. Sympathetic input travels via the superior hypogastric plexus and lumbar splanchnic nerves into the hypogastric (inferior hypogastric) plexus, while parasympathetic fibers come from the pelvic splanchnic nerves (S2–S4) and join the network to reach the pelvic organs. This combined autonomic input regulates functions like blood flow and organ activity.

The celiac plexus serves foregut and midgut abdominal organs, not pelvic viscera; the lumbar plexus mainly supplies structures in the lower abdomen and thigh, and the brachial plexus innervates the upper limb.