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Nerve

Saphenous nerve

Largest cutaneous branch of the femoral nerve

Lower limbNervous system

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Purely sensory; the only femoral-nerve branch below the knee. Supplies the medial leg and foot.

Overview

A purely sensory terminal branch of the femoral nerve accompanying the great saphenous vein down the medial leg to the foot.

Reference facts

  • Roots

    L3, L4 (from the femoral nerve)

  • Course

    Descends through the adductor canal, becomes superficial at the knee, and follows the great saphenous vein along the medial leg

  • Motor

    None

  • Sensory

    Medial side of the leg and foot

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