Which muscle is NOT innervated by the femoral nerve?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which muscle out of the provided options is not supplied by the femoral nerve, which involves knowledge of human anatomy and nerve innervation.
Answer
The psoas major muscle is not innervated by the femoral nerve.
The psoas major muscle is not innervated by the femoral nerve.
Answer for screen readers
The psoas major muscle is not innervated by the femoral nerve.
More Information
The femoral nerve primarily innervates muscles in the anterior compartment of the thigh, such as the quadriceps, sartorius, and iliacus muscles. The psoas major muscle, although closely related anatomically, receives innervation separately.
Sources
- Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb: Thigh Femoral Nerve - NCBI - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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