obturator nerve
nervus obturatorius
The obturator nerve arises from the ventral divisions of the second, third, and fourth lumbar nerves; the branch from the third is the largest, while that from the second is often very small.
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| Tipo | Nerve |
| Estrutura pai | nerve |
| Nome latino | nervus obturatorius |
| FMA ID | 16487 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the obturator nerve?
The obturator nerve arises from the ventral divisions of the second, third, and fourth lumbar nerves; the branch from the third is the largest, while that from the second is often very small.
What is the Latin name for the obturator nerve?
The Latin name for the obturator nerve is nervus obturatorius.
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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.
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