Plexus Lumbalis (Nervii Lumbales)

Question 1

In lumbar vertebra 1 (L1) we find what nerve?

Answer 1

Nervus Iliohypogastricus

Question 2

In lumbar vertebra 2 (L2) we find what nerve?

Answer 2

Nervus ilioinguinalis (milk gland, external genitals, skin)

Question 3

In lumbar vertebra 3 (L3) we find what nerve?

Answer 3

Nervus genitofemoralis (scrotum - mammary gland)

Question 4

In lumbar vertebra 4 (L4) we find what nerve?

Answer 4

Nervus cutaneus femoris lateralis

Branch -> ramus muscularis

Question 5

In lumbar vertebra 5 (L5) we find what nerve?

Answer 5

Nervus femoralis (the strongest of the lumbalis nerves)

Runs beside artery iliaca externa

Question 6

In lumbar vertebra 6 (L6) we find what nerve?

Answer 6

Nervus obturatorius