Femoralis Catheter

Definition A femoralis catheter is an access to the femoral nerve through which painkillers can be administered (also continuously). These analgesics are directed into the direct vicinity of the nerve and prevent the transmission of pain perception here. It is a method of short- or long-term pain therapy. Other names for the femoralis catheter are … Femoralis Catheter

Patellar Tendon Reflex

What is the patellar tendon reflex? The patellar tendon reflex (PSR) or “knee-cap reflex” is a reflex of its own that is frequently used in everyday clinical practice. This reflex is triggered by a light blow with the reflex hammer on the ligamentum patellae, a broad and strong ligament just below the patella, which represents … Patellar Tendon Reflex

Segments of the spinal column | Patellar Tendon Reflex

Segments of the spinal column In humans, the sensitive neurons (afferences) move to the lumbar segments (lumbar vertebrae) L2-L4, in smaller animals to L3-L6. There the excitation is switched to the motor neurons (efferences) via one synapse each. These neurons pass through the plexus lumbalis and back to the muscle in the femoral nerve, where … Segments of the spinal column | Patellar Tendon Reflex

Musculus psoas

Definition The musculus psoas is a hip muscle and consists of the musculus psoas major and in half of the people also of the musculus psoas minor. Since the Musculus Psoas Major is attached to the Musculus Iliacus in its course, it is also often called Musculus Iliopsoas. The Musculus Psoas Major is one of … Musculus psoas

Femoral nerve

Synonyms Femoral Nerve Neuroanatomy of peripheral nerves The outer (peripheral) nerve fiber is surrounded by an endoneural sheath. This consists of longitudinal collagen fibrils and the basal membrane. The fibers with their sheaths are embedded in loose connective tissue (endoneurium). Several nerve fibers are bundled and surrounded by another sheath structure of connective tissue (perineurium) … Femoral nerve

Trigonum femorale

Introduction The Trigonum femorale, also known as Scarpa Triangle or Thigh Triangle, describes a triangular area on the inside of the thigh with the tip pointing down towards the knee. It is a visible depression on the inner side of the thigh, which lies directly below the groin. The Trigonum femorale is an important anatomical … Trigonum femorale