Basics of the Obturator Nerve - Origins & Branches

The video tutorial explores the obturator nerve, detailing its origin from the lumbar plexus and its pathway through the pelvic cavity. It differentiates the obturator nerve from the femoral nerve, highlighting their anatomical differences. The obturator nerve's descent through the obturator canal and its division into anterior and posterior branches are explained. The video also covers the muscles innervated by the obturator nerve, primarily in the medial thigh, and discusses its termination into the femoral nerve, including its cutaneous branch that relays sensory information.

What is the obturator canal and its significance for the obturator nerve?

Explain the relationship between the obturator nerve and the femoral nerve.

What is the function of the cutaneous branch of the obturator nerve?