NERVE LIBRARY · Lower limb

Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve

Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve · LFCN

Meralgia paresthetica is a sensory syndrome without primary muscle weakness.

Roots / nucleus
L2–L3
Function
Sensory
3D protocols
Advanced localization guide

01Course and sensory territory

Anterolateral thigh, without motor supply.

02Motor supply

No motor supply.

03Localization clues

Meralgia paresthetica is a sensory syndrome without primary muscle weakness.

04Combine the studies

Clinical distribution is central; use contralateral sensory comparisons or ultrasound localization when indicated.

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References and further reading

Educational synthesis; independent neuromuscular specialist review is pending. Publication dates and compilation dates are distinct. This is an original teaching synthesis; consult the source for complete methods and criteria.