Tags: Anatomical Structure, Nerve.
In human anatomy the sacral plexus is a nerve plexus which provides motor and sensory nerves for the posterior thigh most of the lower leg the entire foot and part of the pelvis. It is part of the lumbosacral plexus and emerges from the sacral vertebrae (S2-S4). A sacral plexopathy is a disorder affecting the nerves of the sacral plexus usually caused by trauma nerve compression vascular disease or infection. Symptoms may include pain loss of motor control and sensory deficits.
