lumbosacral plexus Flashcards

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anterior view

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Femoral nerve : L2-L4 largest nerve of lumbar plexus supplies anterior part of thigh
Obturator nerve : L2-L4 supplies medial part of thigh
(both stop at knee)
Sciatic nerve : L4-S3 supplies skin and muscles to thigh, leg and foot

Lumbosacral trunk : gives rise to sciatic nerve

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anterior view with removal of psoas muscle

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angle of inclination of head and neck of femur

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  • 135 degrees in 3 year old
  • 126 degrees in adults
  • 120 degrees in old age
  • woman have greater angle of inclination than men
  • head of femur will go medially and also slightly anterior and superiorly
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see lecture 21 for parts of hip joint

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