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Splanchnic

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Nerve
  
splanchnic nerves

Latin
  
organa interna

Splanchnic

Splanchnic (Ancient Greek: σπλαγχνικός splanchnikos; from σπλάγχνον splanchnon, mostly found in its pl. form σπλάγχνα splanchna, "inward parts, organs") is usually used to describe organs in the abdominal cavity (visceral organs). The term "splanchnologia" is used for grouping in Nomina Anatomica, but not in Terminologia Anatomica. It includes most of the structures usually considered "internal organs", but not all (for example, the heart is excluded.)

More specifically, it can also refer to:

  • Splanchnic tissue
  • An adjective describing visceral organs including the intestines.
  • Splanchnic nerves
  • Splanchnic mesoderm
  • Splanchnic circulation - The circulation of the gastrointestinal tract originating at the celiac trunk, the inferior mesenteric artery and the superior mesenteric artery.
  • References

    Splanchnic Wikipedia