The nerve responsible for innervation (movement)of the quadriceps femoris muscle is the _____ nerve.
A)femoral
B)sciatic
C)obturator
D)genitofemoral
E)tibial

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The femoral nerve is responsible for innervating the quadriceps femoris muscle. The sciatic nerve innervates the hamstring muscles and lower leg muscles, the obturator nerve innervates the adductor muscles of the thigh, the genitofemoral nerve innervates the skin at the genital area and medial thigh, and the tibial nerve innervates the posterior thigh and leg muscles.

The Nerve Responsible for Innervation (Movement)of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle