Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
The ilioinguinal nerve comes from which nerve roots?
A
T12-L1 nerve roots
2
Q
The iliohypogastric nerve comes from which nerve roots?
A
T12-L1 nerve roots
3
Q
What is the course of the ilioinguinal nerve?
A
- Passes laterally through the head of the psoas muscle before running diagonally along quadratus lumborum
- Emerges through external oblique aponeurosis and external inguinal ring
4
Q
What is the course of the iliohypogastric nerve?
A
- Passes laterally through the head of the psoas muscle before running diagonally along quadratus lumborum
- Pierces the external oblique aponeurosis above the external inguinal ring
5
Q
Are the ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerves sensory or motor nerves?
A
Sensory function only.
6
Q
What is the function of the iliohypogastric nerve?
A
Provides sensation to the skin of the gluteal and hypogastric regions.
