Plexus Patellae
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The patellar plexus is a plexus of fine nerves situated in front of the patella, the ligamentum patellae and the upper end of the tibia. It is formed by contribution from the following: 1)The anterior division of lateral cutaneous nerve 2)The intermediate cutaneous nerve 3)The anterior division of the medial cutaneous nerve 4)The infrapatellar branch of
saphenous nerve The saphenous nerve (long or internal saphenous nerve) is the largest cutaneous branch Cutaneous innervation refers to the area of the skin which is supplied by a specific cutaneous nerve. Dermatome (Anatomy), Dermatomes are similar; however, a ...
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Nerves of the lower limb and lower torso Nerve plexus {{Portal bar, Anatomy