Anterior cutaneous branches of femoral nerve
Rami cutanei anteriores nervi femoralis
- Latin synonym: Nervi cutanei anteriores femoris
- Synonym: Anterior femoral cutaneous nerves; Anterior cutaneous nerves of thigh
Definition
The anterior cutaneous branches of femoral nerve are responsible for providing sensory innervation to the skin of the anterior and medial regions of the thigh. These branches arise from the superficial (or anterior) division of the femoral nerve, specifically comprising the medial cutaneous nerve of the thigh and the intermediate cutaneous nerve of the thigh.
The medial cutaneous nerve of the thigh supplies the skin of the medial side of the thigh, extending down toward the knee.
The intermediate cutaneous nerve of the thigh innervates the skin over the anterior surface of the thigh.
References
Refai NA, Black AC, Tadi P. Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb: Thigh Femoral Nerve. [Updated 2023 Aug 22]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556065/
Drake, R.L., Vogl, A.W., and Mitchell, A.W.M. (2010). ‘Chapter 6: Lower Limb’, in Gray’s anatomy for students. (2nd ed.) Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, Philadelphia PA 19103, pp.537.
