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Coeliac Plexus Visceral Supply — FRCA Primary MCQ

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ModerateAnatomyCoeliac Plexus Visceral SupplyFRCA Primary

The anatomy of the celiac plexus: it lies anterior to the aorta at L1. The paired coeliac ganglia lie on either side of the aorta. Which viscera does it supply?

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Correct answer: C — Upper abdominal organs from the oesophagus to the splenic flexure of the colon

The coeliac plexus provides sympathetic innervation to the foregut and midgut derivatives: oesophagus (lower) / stomach / liver / gallbladder / pancreas / spleen / kidneys / adrenals / small bowel / and colon to the splenic flexure. The inferior hypogastric plexus supplies pelvic organs.

Reference: RCoA 2021 Primary FRCA Curriculum