A Major Nerve of the Lumbar Plexus is ________

Question

A major nerve of the lumbar plexus is ________.
A) femoral
B) axillary
C) phrenic
D) sciatic

Accepted Answer

The femoral nerve is one of the major nerves of the lumbar plexus, originating from the anterior divisions of the L2-4 spinal nerves. It supplies motor and sensory innervation to the thigh and hip flexors. The axillary nerve is a branch of the brachial plexus, the phrenic nerve is a branch of the cervical plexus, and the sciatic nerve is a major nerve of the sacral plexus.