solar plexus

A complex network of nerves located in the abdomen behind the stomach, often referred to as the 'abdominal brain'; also used informally to describe the area of the upper stomach that is sensitive to impact.

• 🇵🇹Rede complexa de nervos localizada na cavidade abdominal atrás do estômago, frequentemente chamada de "cérebro abdominal"; também usada informalmente para descrever a região superior do abdômen, sensível a golpes.

1. Anatomical region B2 formal

   A complex network of nerves located in the upper abdomen, behind the stomach and in front of the aorta.

   • The boxer received a blow to the solar plexus and collapsed.
   • Yoga poses often focus on relaxing the solar plexus area.
   • The doctor explained that the solar plexus is part of the autonomic nervous system.

   🇵🇹Plexo solar

2. Vulnerable area in combat B2 informal

   The area of the body just below the ribcage, often targeted in martial arts or self-defense.

   • He struck his opponent directly in the solar plexus.
   • A hit to the solar plexus can temporarily knock the wind out of someone.
   • In self-defense classes, they teach you to aim for the solar plexus.

   🇵🇹Ponto vulnerável no combate