THRC.21 Flashcards
1
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List the nerves of the lumbar plexus
A
- Lumbar nerves
- Iliohypogastric nerves
- Ilioinguinal nerve
- Genitofemoral nerve
- The lateral cutaneous nerve of the femur
- Saphenous nerve
- Obturator nerve
2
Q
List the nerves of the proper lumbar plexus
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- Genitofemoral nerve
- Lateral cutaneous femoral nerve
- Femoral nerve
- Obturator nerve
3
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L4
4
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L5
5
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L6
6
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Genitofemoral nerve
7
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Femoral nerve
8
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Obturator nerve
9
Q
The lumbar plexus is composed with…
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Ventral branches of the lumbar spinal nerves
10
Q
L1-L3 are considered to be…
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Individual nerves, not included in the plexus
11
Q
Give the path of the iliohypogastric nerve
A
- L1 +[L2 forms caudal iliohypogastric in Ca]
- Branches:
- Lateral + medial branch
- Medial → Inguinal region
- Lateral → Skin of the abdomen
- Lateral + medial branch
12
Q
Give the path of the ilioinguinal nerve
A
- L2 [L3 in Car]
- Similar branching to iliohypogastric
13
Q
Give the path of the genitofemoral nerve
A
- L3-L4
- Runs within lumbar muscles → Inguinal canal
- Branches to
- Inguinal mammary glands
- Prepuce/scrotum
- Vulva (Fe/Ca)
14
Q
Give the path of the lateral cutaneous femoral nerve
A
- L4
- Innervates:
- Inner lumbar muscles
- Skin over stifle and distal thigh
15
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Give the path of the femoral nerve
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- L4-L 6
- Branches:
- Lumbar muscles
- Saphenous nerve
- Femoral canal
- Medial muscles of the thigh
- Quadriceps femoris
- Skin over medial hock
16
Q
Give the path of the obturator nerve
A
- L4-L6
- Follows medial aspect of the ilium → Obturator foramen
- Branches:
- Adductor muscles
17
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Iliohypogastric nerve
18
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Ilioinguinal nerve
19
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Lateral cutaneous femoral nerve
20
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Genitofemoral nerve
21
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Femoral nerve
22
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Saphenous nerve
23
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Obturator nerve
