Femoral nerve location — FRCA Primary MCQ

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HardAnatomyFemoral nerve locationFRCA Primary

For a fascia iliaca block below the inguinal ligament, where is the femoral nerve usually found relative to the femoral artery?

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Correct answer: A — Lateral to the femoral artery

The best answer is “Lateral to the femoral artery”. At the inguinal ligament, the femoral nerve lies lateral to the femoral artery. From lateral to medial, the key arrangement is nerve, artery, vein and femoral canal. This relationship guides ultrasound identification and safe fascial-plane injection.

Reference: RCoA, Primary FRCA Syllabus: https://rcoa.ac.uk/sites/default/files/documents/2026-01/Primary-FRCA-Syllabus.pdf