Statements (28)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:nervous_system
|
| gptkbp:firstDescribed |
Galen
|
| gptkbp:givesRiseTo |
gptkb:saphenous_nerve
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
femoral nerve
|
| gptkbp:innervates |
gptkb:quadriceps_femoris
gptkb:iliacus_muscle gptkb:pectineus_muscle gptkb:sartorius_muscle anterior compartment of thigh |
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 45 cm
|
| gptkbp:originatedIn |
gptkb:lumbar_plexus
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
peripheral nervous system
|
| gptkbp:passesThrough |
gptkb:psoas_major_muscle
inguinal ligament |
| gptkbp:providesSensoryInnervationTo |
medial foot
anterior thigh medial leg |
| gptkbp:roots |
gptkb:L2
gptkb:L3 gptkb:L4 |
| gptkbp:scientificName |
gptkb:nervus_femoralis
|
| gptkbp:significance |
can be injured in pelvic fractures
injury causes loss of knee extension injury causes loss of patellar reflex |
| gptkbp:supplies |
skin of anterior thigh
skin of medial leg |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:L4
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|