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Saphenous Nerve

Definition:

The saphenous nerve is a long and important nerve in the leg that supplies sensation to the skin of the inner leg and foot.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. Anatomy: The saphenous nerve is the largest branch of the femoral nerve and runs along the inner side of the leg, supplying sensory innervation to the thigh, knee, and lower leg.

2. Medicine: A sensory nerve that is often involved in nerve blocks or regional anesthesia to manage pain in the lower limbs.

Usages:

1. Popular: Many people experience discomfort or numbness due to the compression of the saphenous nerve.

2. Local: Surgeons often take care to avoid damaging the saphenous nerve during certain leg surgeries.

Sample Sentences:

1. Anatomy: The saphenous nerve travels closely along the great saphenous vein, providing sensory information to the inner part of the leg.

2. Medicine: The anesthesiologist administered a saphenous nerve block to relieve pain in the patient's lower leg.

3. Popular: The tingling sensation in my foot was due to irritation of the saphenous nerve.

4. Local: The surgeon skillfully avoided any damage to the saphenous nerve during the knee replacement surgery.

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