Meaning of the word "femoral nerve" in English

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femoral nerve

US /ˈfem.ər.əl nɜːrv/
UK /ˈfem.ər.əl nɜːrv/
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Noun

1.

a nerve in the thigh that supplies the quadriceps muscle and skin of the anterior thigh and medial leg

Example:
Damage to the femoral nerve can cause weakness in the leg.
The doctor performed a test to check the function of the femoral nerve.
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