Femoral Nerve:

From: www.wheelessonline.com

- Anatomy:
     - arises from posterior divisions of Ventral Rami of L2, L3, L4
     - see innerv. musc. lower limb;
     - passes inferolaterally thru psoas, & then runs between this muscle & iliacus;
     - it passes over Iliacus muscle to enter thigh underneath the inguinal ligament;
     - it supplies quadriceps & anteromedial thigh, & then continues on as the saphenous nerve;
     - branches:
           - Pectineus : arises at the level of the inguinal ligament;
           - Sartorius
           - Quadriceps

- Femoral Nerve Palsy:
     - may result from iliacus hematoma (either from anticoagulation or hemophilia);