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Ilioinguinal nerve

Introduction Ilioinguinal nerve The ilioinguinal nerve is also one of the branches of the lumbar plexus. It is a mixed type of nerve that rises...

List of the nerves in the human body

List of nerves – There are 12 cranial nerves, and this list is further classified into a list of spinal nerves, a list of nerves...

Saphenous Nerve

Overview The saphenous nerve is a sensory nerve that presents deep within the leg. It’s part of the peripheral nervous system, which helps the brain...

Zygomaticotemporal nerve

Introduction The zygomatic nerve is the branch of the maxillary nerve, which by itself is a branch of the trigeminal nerve (CN V). It runs...

Intervertebral disc

Definition/Description The intervertebral disc (IVD) is important in the usual or typical functioning of the spine or vertebrae. It is a cushion of fibrocartilage and...

The Pudendal Nerve:

Description Sacral plexus with Pudendal nerveThe term ‘Pudendal’ comes from the Latin pudenda, meaning “external genitals”, derived from pudendum, meaning “parts to be ashamed of”....

Lumbosacral plexopathy

Introduction Causes of Lumbosacral plexopathy Lumbar Plexus: Epidemiology Pathophysiology The pathophysiology of LS plexopathy differs based on the etiology: History & Physical examination Imaging Evaluation...

Musculocutaneous nerve

Introduction The musculocutaneous nerve is a terminal branch of the lateral cord of the brachial plexus that carries fibers of cervical spinal nerves five along...

Sacral plexus

The sacral plexus is a network of nerve fibers that supply the skin & muscles of the pelvis & lower limb. the sacral plexus is...

Spinal cord

What is the spinal cord? The spinal cord is a long, tube-like band of tissue. It connects the brain to the lower back. the spinal...