lumbar plexus

noun

Meaning

A network of nerves in the lower back that forms from the lumbar spinal nerves and provides sensation and motor control to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs.

Examples

The lumbar plexus is formed by the anterior rami of the first four lumbar nerves.
Damage to the lumbar plexus can result in significant weakness in the quadriceps muscles.

Synonyms: nerve network, lumbar nerve bundle

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lumbar plexus

noun

Pronunciation: ˈlʌmbər ˈplɛksəs

Definition

A network of nerves in the lower back that forms from the lumbar spinal nerves and provides sensation and motor control to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs.

Examples

The lumbar plexus is formed by the anterior rami of the first four lumbar nerves.
Damage to the lumbar plexus can result in significant weakness in the quadriceps muscles.
Anesthesiologists often perform a block of the lumbar plexus to manage pain during hip surgery.

Synonyms of lumbar plexus

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