Obturator Nerve Pathway

Question 1

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

Answer 1

L2 - L4 SPINAL ROOTS forming LUMBOSACRAL PLEXUS
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TRAVELS MEDIAL TO PSOAS
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THROUGH OBTURATOR FORAMEN
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TO MEDIAL THIGH WHERE IT THEN BRANCHES OFF

Question 2

What does the Obturator nerve innervate?

Answer 2

Adductors

Question 3

What are 3 common entrapment sites for the obturator nerve?

Answer 3

SPINE
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PSOAS
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OBTURATOR CANAL

Question 4

What position is ideal to PALPATE along the Obturator nerve pathway?

Answer 4

SIDE-LYING