Anterior Crural Nerve (Noun)
Meaning
One of a pair of nerves that originate from lumbar nerves and supply the muscles and skin of the anterior part of the thigh.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The anterior crural nerve originates from the lumbar nerves and is responsible for sensation and movement in the front of the thigh.
- It appears that the anterior crural nerve was damaged in the accident, resulting in loss of sensation and motor function in the quadriceps muscle.
- A combination of an MRI and EMG tests was used to determine that the injury to the anterior crural nerve was causing muscle weakness in the patient's leg.
- Physiotherapy can be used to treat muscle weakness and loss of function due to injury of the anterior crural nerve.
- In human anatomy, the anterior crural nerve is recognized as a branch of the femoral nerve, innervating the muscles and skin of the anterior thigh.