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Myenteric plexus (Auerbach plexus)

Introduction The myenteric plexus, also known as Auerbach’s plexus, is a network of nerve fibers and ganglia located in the muscular layer of the gastrointestinal tract. It is one of the two major plexuses of the enteric nervous system, which is a complex system of neurons that controls the functions of the digestive system. The…