Nerves Flashcards
Which part of the subinguinal space does the femoral nerve pass through?
Lacuna musculonervosa
Which plexus gives rise to the femoral nerve?
Lumbar plexus
Which plexus gives rise to the sciatic nerve?
Sacral plexus
From which plexus does the pudendal nerve come from?
Sacral plexus
Name the two main branches of the sciatic nerve.
Tibial nerve
Common fibular nerve
Where does the sciatic nerve leave the pelvic cavity?
Infrapiriform hiatus
Where does the pudendal nerve leave the pelvic cavity?
Infrapiriform hiatus
Name the nerve that enters the adductor canal.
Saphenous nerve
Which part of the skin is innervated by the saphenous nerve?
Medial side of leg
Medial melleolus
Name the end branches of the common peroneal nerve.
Superficial fibular nerve
Deep fibular nerve