La rama anterior del nervio cutáneo del muslo (rama anterior del nervio cutáneo femoral) es una rama sensorial del nervio femoral en la extremidad inferior. Proporciona sensibilidad a la piel de la parte anteromedial del muslo. Pro Feature - 3D Model You've Discovered a Pro Feature Access our 3D Model Library Explore, cut, dissect, annotate and manipulate our 3D models to visualise anatomy in a dynamic, interactive way. Learn More Trayecto La rama anterior del nervio cutáneo del muslo se origina en la rama anterior del nervio femoral, dentro del triángulo femoral. Consta de dos ramas principales: Nervio cutáneo femoral medial del muslo: desciende en dirección inferomedial a lo largo del músculo sartorio para inervar la piel de la cara medial del muslo. Nervio cutáneo femoral intermedio del muslo: atraviesa el músculo sartorio para inervar la piel de la parte anterior del muslo. By TeachMeSeries Ltd (2026) Fig. 1: recorrido anatómico del nervio femoral y sus dos ramas cutáneas: las fibras cutáneas anteriores y el nervio safeno. Funciones sensoriales La rama anterior del nervio cutáneo del muslo inerva la piel de la parte anteromedial del muslo. By TeachMeSeries Ltd (2026) Fig. 2: la inervación cutánea de las ramas del nervio femoral. Frequent questions What is the anterior branch of the cutaneous nerve of the thigh? The anterior branch of the cutaneous nerve of the thigh is a sensory branch of the femoral nerve that provides sensation to the skin on the anteromedial aspect of the thigh. It consists of two main branches that innervate different regions of the thigh. What areas of the thigh does the anterior branch of the cutaneous nerve innervate? This nerve branch innervates the skin of the anteromedial thigh, specifically through the medial cutaneous nerve of the thigh and the intermediate cutaneous nerve of the thigh, which target the medial and anterior surfaces, respectively. Where does the anterior branch of the cutaneous nerve of the thigh originate? The anterior branch originates from the femoral nerve within the femoral triangle. It arises as a sensory branch that splits into two main nerves. How does the medial cutaneous nerve of the thigh travel? The medial cutaneous nerve of the thigh descends inferomedially along the sartorius muscle. This pathway allows it to effectively innervate the skin of the medial thigh region. What is the function of the anterior branch of the cutaneous nerve of the thigh? The primary function of this nerve branch is to provide sensory innervation to the skin of the anteromedial thigh. This sensory function is crucial for the perception of touch and temperature in that area. Rate This Article