Hypogastric nerves

The hypogastric nerves are paired nerve bundles that are part of the autonomic nervous system and located in the pelvis.

Summary

• location: pelvis
• origin: contain sympathetic fibers descending from the superior hypogastric plexus and parasympathetic fibers ascending from the inferior hypogastric plexus
• course: the nerves run between the superior and inferior hypogastric plexuses on each side
• relations:
  • anterior: presacral fascia
  • posterior: sacrum
  • lateral: internal iliac artery and vein
  • medial: anterior sacral foramina