Anterior scrotal nerves

Anterior scrotal nerves are a group of nerves in the human body that provide sensory innervation to the skin of the anterior part of the scrotum. They are branches of the ilioinguinal nerve and the pudendal nerve.

Etymology

The term "anterior scrotal nerves" is derived from the Latin words "anterior" meaning "before", "scrotum" meaning "pouch", and "nervus" meaning "nerve".

Anatomy

The anterior scrotal nerves originate from the ilioinguinal nerve and the pudendal nerve. The ilioinguinal nerve is a branch of the first lumbar nerve (L1), while the pudendal nerve is a branch of the sacral plexus, formed by the ventral rami of the second, third, and fourth sacral nerves (S2, S3, S4).

The anterior scrotal nerves descend to the upper part of the scrotum, dividing into several branches. These branches provide sensory innervation to the skin of the anterior part of the scrotum.

Clinical significance

Damage to the anterior scrotal nerves can result in loss of sensation in the anterior part of the scrotum. This can occur due to trauma, surgery, or diseases that affect the nerves, such as diabetes or neuropathy.

Related terms

• Ilioinguinal nerve
• Pudendal nerve
• Scrotum
• Nerve
• Neuropathy
• Diabetes

See also

• Nervous system
• Peripheral nervous system
• Sensory system

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