Patellar Plexus

Description

Illustration of the patellar plexus

Name

• Patellar Plexus

General

• Nerve plexus in the subcutaneous tissue overlying/surrounding the patella
• Composed a fine network of communicating nerves

Nerve Origins

• Anterior division of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve
• Terminal branches of the intermediate femoral cutaneous nerve
• Terminal branches of the medial femoral cutaneous nerve
• Infrapatellar branch of saphenous nerve

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Clinical Significance

• May lose sensation of patella following trauma or surgery

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See Also

• Knee Anatomy Main
• Physical Exam Knee
• Knee Pain Main
• Nerve Anatomy Main

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