How can I remember my lumbar plexus?

How can I remember my lumbar plexus?

Lumbar plexus (mnemonic)

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What is the lumbar plexus responsible for?

It is created from lumbar spinal nerves L2, L3, and L4. Its principal function is to supply motor and sensory innervation to the anterior compartment of the thigh. The nerve exits the plexus and enters the femoral triangle, passing just lateral to the femoral artery.

What is lumbar plexus disorder?

Disorders of the brachial or lumbosacral plexus cause a painful mixed sensorimotor disorder of the corresponding limb. Because several nerve roots intertwine within the plexus (see figure Plexuses), the symptom pattern does not fit the distribution of individual roots or nerves.

Which nerves are included in the lumbar plexus?

The plexus is formed by the anterior rami (divisions) of the lumbar spinal nerves L1, L2, L3 and L4. It also receives contributions from thoracic spinal nerve 12.

What is the lumbar plexus formed by?

Abstract. Lumbar plexus is formed within the psoas major muscle from the ventral rami of the first four lumbar nerves and a contribution of the last thoracic nerve (T12). It forms the iliohypogastric, ilioinguinal, genitofemoral, lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh, obturator and femoral nerves.

What area of the body is affected by the lumbar plexus?

Lumbar plexus: Back, abdomen, groin, thighs, knees, calves. Sacral plexus: Pelvis buttocks, genitals, thighs, calves, feet. Coccygeal plexus: A small region over the coccyx (your “tailbone”)2

What are some causes of lumbosacral plexus syndrome?

Etiology: Problems with lumbosacral plexus can occur due to trauma at the pelvic level that damages the roots or nerves, and can be due to birth defects/trauma or lumbosacral (carcinomatous) neuropathy. Carcinoma of the intestines, bladder, or prostate can invade the lumbosacral plexus.

Is the sciatic nerve part of the lumbar plexus?

The sciatic nerve is derived from the lumbosacral plexus. After its formation, it leaves the pelvis and enters the gluteal region via greater sciatic foramen.

How is lumbar plexopathy treated?

The most commonly used treatment with such plexopathy involves radiation treatment. Subjective improvement has been noted in 85% of patients with regard to symptoms. Objective improvement, including neurologic improvement and reduction in measurable tumor size, has been noted in 48% of patients.

What plexus is the sciatic nerve in?

The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve of the sacral plexus, and it innervates almost the entire leg below the knee. The sciatic nerve passes from the pelvis through the sacrosciatic foramen between the ischial tuberosity and greater trochanter of the femur.