Femoral Nerve Collection

Knee region anatomy engraving 1866
Atlas d anatomie descriptive du corps humain C. Bonamy - Paul Broca Victor Masson et Fils Paris 1866

Left hip and nerve plexus, artwork C016 / 6808
Left hip and nerve plexus. Artwork of the nerves (yellow) and bones of the left hip, seen from the front. This is the lumbar plexus, itself forming part of the lumbosacral plexus

Thigh nerve plexus, artwork C016 / 6804
Thigh nerve plexus. Artwork of the nerves (yellow), arteries (red), veins (blue), and muscles (brown) of the upper leg (thigh)

Right hip and nerve plexus, artwork C016 / 6809
Right hip and nerve plexus. Artwork of the nerves (yellow) and bones of the right hip, seen from the front. This is the lumbar plexus, itself forming part of the lumbosacral plexus

Patella twitch, artwork C016 / 6816
Patella twitch. Artwork of the muscles of the knee from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement of the knee cap (patella) when the quadriceps muscles of the thigh contracts

Thigh nerve plexus, artwork C016 / 6805
Thigh nerve plexus. Artwork of the nerves (yellow), arteries (red), veins (blue), and muscles (brown) of the upper leg (thigh)

Patella twitch, artwork C016 / 6803
Patella twitch. Artwork of the muscles of the knee from the front, with red arrows showing the direction of movement of the knee cap (patella) when the quadriceps muscles of the thigh contracts

Abdominal aortic aneurysm, artwork
Abdominal aortic aneurysm. Computer artwork showing a large aneurysm (round, centre) in the abdominal section of the aorta

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The femoral nerve, depicted in various engravings and artworks from the 19th century, holds a significant place in our understanding of knee region anatomy. In an engraving from 1866, we can observe the intricate details of this nerve as it traverses through the femoral region. Another artwork showcases the left hip and nerve plexus, providing a comprehensive view of its connection to surrounding structures. Moving further down the leg, a thigh nerve plexus artwork highlights how this vital nerve network extends throughout the entire limb. Its role becomes even more apparent in another depiction of the right hip and nerve plexus, emphasizing its involvement in motor control and sensory perception. Interestingly, one artwork captures a patella twitch associated with the femoral nerve. This involuntary movement serves as a reminder of how intricately connected our nervous system is to every aspect of our body's functioning. Not limited to just anatomical illustrations, these depictions also shed light on broader aspects such as abdominal nerves and their relationship with other organs. An artwork from 1844 presents us with an insight into abdominal nerves' complexity while another focuses on depicting an abdominal aortic aneurysm.