What is another word for femoral nerve?
Pronunciation: [fˈɛməɹə͡l nˈɜːv] (IPA) 
The femoral nerve is a major nerve in the leg that supplies the quadriceps muscles and skin of the thigh and inner leg. There are several synonyms for the term "femoral nerve" such as the nerve of the thigh, crural nerve, or the anterior division of the lumbar plexus. The word femoral comes from the Latin word "femur" which means thigh bone. It is located in the femoral triangle, which is an area bordered by the inguinal ligament, sartorius muscle, and adductor longus muscle. The femoral nerve plays a critical role in allowing us to walk, run, and perform basic movements of the leg.
