Asked by Lydia Vanderlinde on Sep 23, 2024

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The obturator and genitofemoral nerves are part of the ________ plexus.

A) lumbar
B) thoracic
C) cervical
D) brachial
E) sacral

Obturator Nerve

A nerve in the pelvis that emerges from the lumbar plexus, innervating portions of the lower limbs, particularly muscles in the medial thigh.

Genitofemoral Nerve

A nerve arising from the lumbar plexus, involved in motor and sensory functions of the genital and femoral regions.

Lumbar Plexus

A network of nerve fibers in the lumbar region of the spine that supplies nerves to the lower part of the abdomen, the hips, and the legs.

  • Identify and understand the plexuses and their associated nerves.
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darina yakubovskaya4 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The obturator and genitofemoral nerves are both branches of the lumbar plexus which is located in the lower back region.