Saphenous nerve

Definition

The saphenous nerve is a sensory nerve in the leg that is a branch of the femoral nerve, responsible for innervating the skin on the inner side of the leg, knee, and foot. It plays a crucial role in the sensation of these areas, allowing you to feel touch, pain, and temperature.

Related terms

Femoral Nerve: The femoral nerve is one of the largest nerves in the legs, responsible for both motor and sensory functions in the thigh and lower leg.

Peripheral Nervous System:

The peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes all nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for connecting limbs and organs to the central nervous system.

Sensory Nerves: Sensory nerves are nerves that transmit sensory information from various parts of the body back to the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), allowing for sensations such as touch, pain, temperature, and position