Beginner Femoral Nerve Quiz

Q1. From which spinal nerve roots is the femoral nerve usually formed?

• L4 to S2
• L2 to L4
• L1 only
• S1 to S3

Q2. Which divisions of the L2 to L4 anterior rami form the femoral nerve?

• White rami communicantes
• Anterior divisions
• Dorsal rami
• Posterior divisions

Q3. Within which muscle is the femoral nerve formed as part of the lumbar plexus?

• Psoas major
• Piriformis
• External oblique
• Rectus abdominis

Q4. From which border of psoas major does the femoral nerve emerge?

• Medial border
• Lateral border
• Superior border
• Anterior midline

Q5. Between which muscles does the femoral nerve descend in the posterior abdominal wall?

• External and internal oblique
• Rectus abdominis and pyramidalis
• Gluteus medius and minimus
• Psoas major and iliacus

Q6. How does the femoral nerve enter the thigh?

• Through the greater sciatic foramen
• Through the superficial inguinal ring
• Through the obturator canal
• Deep to the inguinal ligament

Q7. What is the position of the femoral nerve relative to the femoral artery just below the inguinal ligament?

• Medial to the femoral vein
• Inside the femoral artery
• Posterior to the pubic symphysis
• Lateral to the femoral artery

Q8. Which muscle group receives major motor innervation from the femoral nerve?

• Anterior thigh muscles
• Deep posterior leg muscles
• Posterior thigh muscles only
• Gluteal muscles

Q9. Which movement is strongly dependent on the quadriceps branches of the femoral nerve?

• Hip adduction only
• Knee extension
• Toe flexion
• Ankle plantarflexion

Q10. What is the major terminal cutaneous branch of the femoral nerve?

• Ilioinguinal nerve
• Sural nerve
• Saphenous nerve
• Common fibular nerve