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Femoral Nerve Fascia Iliaca Plane — FRCA Primary MCQ

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ModerateAnatomyFemoral Nerve Fascia Iliaca PlaneFRCA Primary

The anatomy relevant to a femoral nerve block: the femoral nerve lies at the level of the inguinal ligament in which fascial plane?

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Correct answer: E — Between the fascia iliaca and iliacus muscle lateral to the femoral artery

The femoral nerve lies in the groove between iliacus and psoas major deep to the fascia iliaca and lateral to the femoral artery. It is outside the femoral sheath. Fascia iliaca compartment block aims to deposit LA deep to the fascia iliaca to block the femoral / lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh / and (partially) obturator nerve.

Reference: RCoA 2021 Primary FRCA Curriculum