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Femoral branch of genitofemoral nerve

Ramus femoralis nervi genitofemoralis · Stehenní větev genitofemorálního nervu

Nervous system

Looks like

The outer branch of the genitofemoral nerve, passing under the inguinal ligament beside the femoral artery.

What it does

Brings feeling from a small patch of skin on the upper front thigh, just below the groin crease.

Keeping it well

Rarely injured alone; can be irritated after groin surgery or femoral catheter placement.

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