Posted by Matt Oglesby on September 15, 2009 at 12:19:52:
In Reply to: Attempts/Answers to Pelvic Nerves/Vessels posted by Matt Oglesby on September 14, 2009 at 21:21:26:
Regarding #17: According to our notes, the Inferior Hypogastric Plexus does, in deed, supply innervation to the uterus (as well as the middle rectum and the urinary bladder).
In regards to #18: I still don't know if the Internal Iliac Plexus is a real structure; I can't seem to find it anywhere.
: 17.The uterine autonomic plexus receives contributions from the inferior hypogastric plexus.
: Most likely true. While this information was not readily accessible in my references, I believe it to be the case since the visceral plexuses of the pelvic cavity obtain their innervation from the inferior hypogastric, pelvic, and sacral plexuses.
: 18.The uterine autonomic plexus receives contributions from the internal iliac plexus.
: While this could be true, I'd say it is unlikely since I already answered yes to the previous question...and I don't know how much innervation one uterus really needs.