Branch of saphenous nerve

Branch of Saphenous Nerve

The saphenous nerve and its branches.

The Branch of Saphenous Nerve is a significant part of the human nervous system. It is a branch of the femoral nerve, the largest nerve in the femoral triangle, and is responsible for innervating the skin of the medial side of the leg.

Anatomy

The saphenous nerve is the longest branch of the femoral nerve. It descends along the adductor canal, also known as the Hunter's canal, and accompanies the femoral artery in its course. The nerve then branches off to innervate the skin of the medial side of the leg.

Function

The branch of the saphenous nerve provides sensory innervation to the skin of the medial side of the leg and the foot. It does not have a motor function.

Clinical significance

Damage to the saphenous nerve can result in numbness or pain in the area it supplies. This can occur due to trauma, surgery, or conditions such as diabetic neuropathy.

See also

• Femoral nerve
• Adductor canal
• Femoral artery