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plexus lumbalis

plexus lumbalis

9.9
A network of nerves in the lower back that sends signals to the legs
  • noun
  • /ˈplɛksəs ˌlʌmˈbeɪlɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : plexo lumbar
  • Damage to the plexus lumbalis can result in weakness or loss of sensation in the legs.

Examples

  • The plexus lumbalis plays a crucial role in innervating the lower limbs.

  • During the operation, the surgeon carefully avoided the plexus lumbalis to prevent nerve injury.

  • The plexus lumbalis is crucial for lower limb function.

  • Can you explain the role of the plexus lumbalis?

  • The doctor explained that the plexus lumbalis is essential for controlling movement in the legs.

  • Therapists often focus on the plexus lumbalis during rehabilitation for patients with lower limb injuries.

  • Injuries to the plexus lumbalis can lead to significant mobility issues for patients.

Synonyms

lumbar plexus
vsplexus lumbalis
  • Specialized
7.5

A group of nerves in the lower back that sends signals to the lower belly, hips, and legs

identifies ventral branches of the first four lower spinal nerves as its origin

Surface Forms

plexus lumbalis singular
plexus lumbales plural

Morphology

plexus + lumbalis

The phrase is fully compositional: 'plexus' denotes a network and 'lumbalis' is a Latin-derived adjective meaning 'of the lumbar / lower back region', so together they denote a network in the lumbar area. This morphological logic is regular in anatomical terminology and has clear cognates in many languages, so a learner who knows both constituents can derive the meaning.

Etymology

Plexus lumbalis comes from Latin words: plexus meaning 'network' and lumbalis meaning 'lower back'. Picture a net of nerves in the lower back that send messages to the legs, so the name refers to that nerve network.