Applied Anatomy of LL - Innervation

Question 1

What does the Lumbar PLexus include ?

Answer 1

Sacral plexus (posterior) - sciatic nerve

LUMBAR PLEXUS (anterior)
- femoral nerve
- Obturator nerve -

Question 2

What does a fascia illiac block aim to block ?

Answer 2

• femoral and obturator nerve
• Local anaesthetic ill spread throughout the compartment and block the nerve.

Question 3

Where does the fermoral nerve innervate ?

Answer 3

Question 4

Where does the obturator nerve innervate ?

Answer 4