coccygeal plexus

noun

Meaning

A small network of nerve fibers formed by the ventral rami of the coccygeal nerve and the lowest sacral nerves.

Examples

  • The coccygeal plexus is primarily responsible for innervating the skin over the coccyx.
  • Damage to the coccygeal plexus can result in localized sensory loss near the tailbone.

Synonyms: coccygeal nerve network