Lumboinguinal nerve

Lumboinguinal nerve is a nerve in the human body that originates from the lumbar plexus. It is also known as the genitofemoral nerve due to its innervation of the genital and femoral regions.

Etymology

The term "lumboinguinal" is derived from the Latin words "lumbus" meaning loin and "inguinal" which refers to the groin. The nerve is so named because it originates in the lumbar region of the spine and extends to the inguinal region of the body.

Anatomy

The lumboinguinal nerve originates from the lumbar plexus, specifically from the ventral primary rami of the first and second lumbar spinal nerves (L1 and L2). It descends through the psoas major muscle and divides into two branches: the genital branch and the femoral branch.

Genital Branch

The genital branch (ramus genitalis) supplies the cremaster muscle in males and the round ligament in females. It also provides sensory innervation to the skin over the middle and upper part of the femoral triangle.

Femoral Branch

The femoral branch (ramus femoralis) provides sensory innervation to a part of the thigh near the femoral triangle.

Clinical Significance

Damage to the lumboinguinal nerve can result in a condition known as genitofemoral neuralgia. This condition is characterized by pain, numbness, or tingling in the areas supplied by the nerve. It can be caused by various factors such as trauma, surgery, or diseases that affect the nerve.

Related Terms

• Lumbar plexus
• Genitofemoral neuralgia
• Cremaster muscle
• Round ligament
• Femoral triangle

See Also

• Nervous system
• Spinal nerve
• Lumbar spine

Lumboinguinal nerve Resources
Need Help Finding a Doctor? WikiMD's DocFinder can help find general and specialist physicians.	Latest articles Most recent articles Ongoing trials.