Celiac Plexus (also known as Plexus, Celiac, Solar Plexus): A complex network of nerve fibers including sympathetic and parasympathetic efferents and visceral afferents. The celiac plexus is the largest of the autonomic plexuses and is located in the abdomen surrounding the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries.

NIH MeSH · D002447Anatomy

Celiac Plexus

Also known asPlexus, Celiac · Solar Plexus · Plexus, Solar · Coeliac Plexus · Plexus, Coeliac · Plexus Coeliacus · Coeliacus, Plexus

Definition

A complex network of nerve fibers including sympathetic and parasympathetic efferents and visceral afferents. The celiac plexus is the largest of the autonomic plexuses and is located in the abdomen surrounding the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries.

MeSH classification

  • A08.800.050.050.150
  • A08.800.800.060.150

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Common questions about Celiac Plexus

What does Celiac Plexus mean in medicine?
A complex network of nerve fibers including sympathetic and parasympathetic efferents and visceral afferents. The celiac plexus is the largest of the autonomic plexuses and is located in the abdomen surrounding the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Celiac Plexus known by any other names?
Yes. Celiac Plexus is also referred to as Plexus, Celiac, Solar Plexus, Plexus, Solar, Coeliac Plexus in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Celiac Plexus sit in the medical classification?
Celiac Plexus falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A08.800.050.050.150, A08.800.800.060.150). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D002447) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗