Lower extremity muscle function and innervation 06

Topic: Anatomy

Created on Monday, September 22 2008 by jdmiles

Last modified on Monday, September 22 2008.

 
        A) Genitofemoral nerve
 
        B) Femoral nerve
 
        C) Ilioinguinal nerve
 
        D) Obturator nerve
 
        E) Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve
 

 

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This question was created on September 22, 2008 by jdmiles.
This question was last modified on September 22, 2008.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) Genitofemoral nerve

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The genitofemoral nerve is derived from the L1 and L2 roots  (See References)

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B) Femoral nerve

This answer is incorrect.

The posterior divisions of the anterior rami of the L2-L3-L4 roots join to form the femoral nerve  (See References)

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C) Ilioinguinal nerve

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The ilioinguinal nerve is derived from the L1 root  (See References)

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D) Obturator nerve

This answer is correct.

The anterior divisions of the anterior rami of the L2-L3-L4 roots join to form the obturator nerve  (See References)

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E) Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve

This answer is incorrect.

The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is derived from the L2 and L3 roots  (See References)

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References:

1. Preston, D.C., and Shapiro, B.E. (2005). Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders: Clinical-Electrophysiologic Correlations, 2nd Edition. Elsevier, Philadelphia. (ISBN:075067492X)

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Lower extremity muscle function and innervation 06
Question ID: 092208129
Question written by J. Douglas Miles, (C) 2006-2009, all rights reserved.
Created: 09/22/2008
Modified: 09/22/2008
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