The Lumbar Plexus Flashcards
1
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What is the lumbar plexus
A
One of 2 plexuses that supply the lower limb, the othe being the sacral plexus
2
Q
The ventral roots of the lumbar plexus?
A
L1 to L4 emerge through the psoas major muscle on the posterior abdominal wall, divide and form a number of terminal branches
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4
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Identify two main motor nerves of the lumbar plexus supplying the lower limb
A
- Femoral nerve 2. Obturator
5
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Identify one main sensory nerve of the lumbar plexus supplying the lower limb
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Lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh
6
Q
What is the nerve root value of the motor and sensory nerves of the lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh?
A
What is the nerve root value of the motor nerves? L2, L3, L4
What is the nerve root value of the sensory nerve? L2 and L3
