Femoral nerve

Question 1

Location

Answer 1

Formed in the lumbar plexus from spinal levels L2,3,4. Located primarily laterally in the lower limb. Forms within the belly of the psoas major.

Question 2

Structure

Answer 2

Peripheral nerve, afferent and efferent neurons or motor and sensory neurons

Question 3

Function

+ Skin supply

Answer 3

Supplies hip flexors and knee extensors

+ Anteromedial thigh and knee
Leg and foot via branch

Question 4

Muscles supplied

Answer 4

Iliacus
Pectineus
Sartorius
Quadriceps femoris

Question 5

Where to locate

Answer 5

Femoral triangle