Meralgia Paraesthetica
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The nerve originates from the L2/L3 segments and travels down, lateral to the psoas muscle. It crosses the iliacus muscle deep to the fascia and then passes through or under the lateral part of the inguinal ligament. It runs superficially and divides into anterior and posterior branches to innervate the lateral thigh. The course of the nerve can be variable. One study of cadaveric specimens found a range of 2-5 cm lateral to the anterior superior iliac spine. [3]
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