Femoral Nerve Pathway

Question 1

What is the general pathway of the Femoral nerve? (4)

Answer 1

ORIGINATES L2-L4 NERVE ROOTS, LARGEST BRANCH OF LUMBAR PLEXUS
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TRAVELS DISTALLY DEEP TO INGUINAL LIGAMENT
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OVER HIP JJ TO ANTERIOR THIGH
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DOWN MEDIAL LEG

Question 2

The Femoral nerve provides motor function to __________ flexion, and ___________ extension.

Answer 2

HIP FLEXION
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KNEE EXTENSION

Question 3

What are 3 common entrapment sites of the Femoral nerve?

Answer 3

SPINE
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PSOAS
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FEMORAL CANAL (under inguinal ligament)