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Which nerve is responsible for supplying the medial aspect of the thigh?
Which nerve is responsible for supplying the medial aspect of the thigh?
Which structure passes through the saphenous opening?
Which structure passes through the saphenous opening?
What is the main function of the cribriform fascia?
What is the main function of the cribriform fascia?
Which of the following is an attachment site for the deep fascia of the thigh?
Which of the following is an attachment site for the deep fascia of the thigh?
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What is the name of the thickened lateral part of the deep fascia?
What is the name of the thickened lateral part of the deep fascia?
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Which nerve is derived from the anterior division of the obturator nerve?
Which nerve is derived from the anterior division of the obturator nerve?
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Study Notes
Cutaneous Nerves of the Thigh
- Ilioinguinal nerve originates from L1
- Femoral branch of genitofemoral nerve originates from L1-2
- Lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh originates from L2-3
- Intermediate cutaneous nerve of the thigh originates from L2-3
- Medial cutaneous nerve of the thigh originates from L2-3
- Saphenous nerve originates from L3-4
- Cutaneous branch from the anterior division of the obturator nerve originates from L3-4
Cutaneous Vessels of the Thigh
- Lateral vessels of the thigh
- Obturator vessels of the thigh
- Intermediate vessels of the thigh
- Upper part of great saphenous vein
Superficial Inguinal Lymph Nodes
- Located in the superficial fascia of the thigh (Fig.A85)
Deep Fascia (Fascia Lata) of the Thigh
- Fibrous tough sheath that surrounds the thigh like a stocking, except for the saphenous opening
- Thinned out medially to form the cribriform fascia
- Thickened laterally to form the iliotibial tract
- Superior attachments:
- Medially: pubic arch, ischial tuberosity, and sacrotuberous ligament
- Anteriorly: inguinal ligament and superior pubic ramus
- Laterally: iliac crest
- Posteriorly: sacrum and coccyx
- Inferior attachments:
- Condyles of the femur and tibia
- Patella and head of fibula
- Thick popliteal fascia posteriorly
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This quiz covers the different cutaneous nerves of the thigh, including the ilioinguinal nerve, femoral branch of genitofemoral nerve, lateral, intermediate and medial cutaneous nerves, and more. Test your knowledge of the anatomy of the thigh!
