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Lower extremity muscle function and innervation 06

Topic: Anatomy

Created on Monday, September 22 2008 by jdmiles

Last modified on Monday, September 22 2008.

The anterior divisions of the anterior rami of the L2-L3-L4 roots join to form which of the following nerves?

 
        A) Genitofemoral nerve
 
        B) Femoral nerve
 
        C) Ilioinguinal nerve
 
        D) Iliohypogastric nerve
 
        E) Obturator nerve
 

 


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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

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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) Iliohypogastric nerve

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

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E) Obturator nerve

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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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References:

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