The myenteric plexus connects with the second plexus—the submucous plexus, or also known as Meissner's plexus, which is buried in the submucosa and is responsible for helping to control blood flow and epithelial cell absorption and secretion.

肌间神经丛与第2个神经丛黏膜下神经丛（Meissner神经丛）相交通，埋伏于黏膜下层，负责调控血液流动和上皮细胞的吸收与分泌。