How Do You Spell NERVUS SAPHENUS?

1. Nervus Saphenus, also known as the saphenous nerve, is a sensory branch of the femoral nerve, which originates from the second, third, and fourth lumbar spinal nerves of the lower back. It is the longest branch of the femoral nerve and has a critical role in innervating various regions of the lower extremity.

   The nervus saphenus is responsible for providing sensory innervation to the skin on the medial side (inside) of the lower leg, ankle, and foot, including the area around the medial malleolus (ankle bone). Its branches also extend to the knee and thigh region. The nerve travels along the medial side of the leg, deep to the sartorius muscle, and often alongside the great saphenous vein, which aids in identifying its course during surgical procedures.

   In addition to its sensory functions, the nervus saphenus is involved in regulating autonomic responses like pain, temperature, touch, and proprioception in the aforementioned areas of the lower limb. It does not play a role in motor innervation and, therefore, does not control muscle movement.

   Disorders related to the nervus saphenus include saphenous neuralgia, where individuals may experience pain, numbness, or hypersensitivity along its distribution. These symptoms can be caused by nerve entrapment, trauma, inflammation, or compression. Diagnosis and treatment of saphenous nerve-related conditions may involve a thorough clinical examination, imaging techniques, and in some cases, surgical interventions such as nerve decompression or medication therapy.

2. Saphenous nerve, long or internal saphenous nerve, the terminal branch of the femoral, extending from Scarpa's triangle to the foot, becoming cutaneous on the inner side of the knee; it supplies sensation to the skin of the leg and foot.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for NERVUS SAPHENUS

The word "Nervus Saphenus" is of Latin origin.

- "Nervus" comes from the Latin noun "nervus", which means "sinew", "muscle", or "nerve".

- "Saphenus" is derived from the Latin adjective "saphenus", which means "of the ankle" or "pertaining to the ankle".

Therefore, "Nervus Saphenus" literally translates to "the sinew or the nerve of the ankle". This term is specifically used in anatomy to refer to a nerve that branches off from the femoral nerve and innervates the skin on the medial side of the knee and the lower leg.