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Sacral Plexus L4-S3 — FRCA Primary MCQ

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ModerateAnatomySacral Plexus L4-S3FRCA Primary

The sacral plexus is formed from which nerve roots?

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Correct answer: EL4-S3 (with contribution from L4)

The sacral plexus is formed from the lumbosacral trunk (L4-L5) and the ventral rami of S1-S3. Its major branches include: sciatic nerve (L4-S3) / superior gluteal nerve (L4-S1) / inferior gluteal nerve (L5-S2) / pudendal nerve (S2-S4) / posterior cutaneous nerve of thigh (S1-S3).

Reference: RCoA 2021 Primary FRCA Curriculum