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The celiac ganglia with the sympathetic plexuses of the abdominal viscera radiating from the ganglia (Label for celiac plexus at top center)
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The , also known as the '''celiac plexus''', '''plexus cœliacus''' or '''plexus solaris''', is an autonomous cluster of nerve cells (see
Plexus ) in the
Human Body behind the
Stomach and below the
Diaphragm near the
Celiac Artery in the
Abdominal Cavity . The solar plexus consists of two
Ganglia , called celiac ganglia, and a nerve network connecting the two ganglia. The solar plexus controls functions of the
Internal Organs as for example adrenal secretion and the contraction in the
Intestines .
A blow to the stomach, halfway between the
Navel and the
Heart may also put pressure on this nerve cluster, creating great
Pain . The blow can cause a temporary paralysis of the diaphragm, resulting in difficulty in breathing - a sensation commonly known as having the "
Wind Knocked Out of one". More powerful blows may be life-threatening.
Other similar nerve centres are the
Cardiac Plexus near the heart, or the
Hypogastric Plexus in front of the last lumbar
Vertebra .
The solar plexus is also considered an
Energy Node according to
Hinduism , called the
Manipura Chakra .
