Medial crural cutaneous branches of saphenous nerve

The medial crural cutaneous branches of the saphenous nerve are sensory nerve branches that arise from the saphenous nerve, which is itself a branch of the femoral nerve. These branches are responsible for providing sensory innervation to the skin over the medial aspect of the leg.

Anatomy

The saphenous nerve is the largest cutaneous branch of the femoral nerve. It travels down the leg, accompanying the great saphenous vein. As it descends, it gives off the medial crural cutaneous branches, which supply the skin on the medial side of the leg.

The medial crural cutaneous branches are important for the sensory perception of the medial leg, allowing for the sensation of touch, pain, and temperature in this region.

Clinical significance

Injury to the saphenous nerve or its branches can result in sensory loss or neuropathic pain in the areas supplied by these nerves. Such injuries can occur due to trauma, surgical procedures, or compression.

Also see

• Saphenous nerve
• Femoral nerve
• Great saphenous vein
• Cutaneous innervation of the lower limb