n.
- The large network of sympathetic nerves and ganglia located in the peritoneal cavity behind the stomach and having branching tracts that supply nerves to the abdominal viscera.
- The pit of the stomach.
[From its radially branching ganglia.]
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solar plexus
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Sports Science and Medicine:
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The network of sympathetic nerves, situated behind the stomach, that supply the organs in the abdomen.
Columbia Encyclopedia:
solar plexus |
solar plexus, dense cluster of nerve cells and supporting tissue, located behind the stomach in the region of the celiac artery just below the diaphragm. It is also known as the celiac plexus. Rich in ganglia and interconnected neurons, the solar plexus is the largest autonomic nerve center in the abdominal cavity (see nervous system). Through branches it controls many vital functions such as adrenal secretion and intestinal contraction. Popularly, the term "solar plexus" may refer to the pit of the stomach. A blow to that area, if it penetrates to the true solar plexus, not only causes great pain but may also temporarily halt visceral functioning.
Veterinary Dictionary:
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A network of ganglia and nerves in the center of the abdomen composed principally of the celiac and cranial mesenteric ganglia; it is part of the autonomic nervous system. It is important in the control of the function of the liver, stomach, kidneys and adrenal glands.
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- Release Date: December 04, 2005
- Genre: Action
- Style: 2D Action
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This is the area of the body that is also known as the psychic brain center. Here is the source of all those deep feelings and empathic experiences.
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