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Saphenous Nerve Parent — FRCA Primary MCQ

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The saphenous nerve is the largest cutaneous branch of which nerve?

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Correct answer: B — Femoral

The saphenous nerve (L3-L4) is the largest and longest cutaneous branch of the femoral nerve. It supplies sensory innervation to the medial leg from knee to medial malleolus. It has no motor component. Saphenous nerve block at the adductor canal is commonly used for knee surgery.

Reference: RCoA 2021 Primary FRCA Curriculum