Femoral nerve

GPTKB entity

Statements (26)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:nervous_system
gptkbp:arterialRelation lateral to femoral artery in femoral triangle
gptkbp:firstDescribed Galen
gptkbp:givesRiseTo gptkb:saphenous_nerve
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Femoral nerve
gptkbp:innervates gptkb:quadriceps_femoris
iliacus
pectineus
sartorius
skin of anterior thigh
skin of medial leg
anterior thigh muscles
gptkbp:length approximately 45 cm
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:L2_spinal_nerve
gptkb:L3_spinal_nerve
gptkb:L4_spinal_nerve
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:lumbar_plexus
gptkbp:passesThrough gptkb:psoas_major_muscle
inguinal ligament
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:nervus_femoralis
gptkbp:significance can be injured in pelvic fractures
can be affected by femoral nerve block
gptkbp:supplies hip flexors
knee extensors
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Knee
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6