The lumbar plexus gives rise to the _____ nerve.
A) median
B) phrenic
C) femoral
D) None of the above are correct.

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The femoral nerve arises from the lumbar plexus and innervates the quadriceps muscles of the thigh and skin over the anterior and medial aspects of the leg. The median nerve arises from the brachial plexus and innervates muscles in the forearm and hand. The phrenic nerve arises from cervical nerves and innervates the diaphragm. Therefore, options A and B are incorrect, and the correct answer is option C.

The Lumbar Plexus Gives Rise to the _____ Nerve