A major nerve of the lumbar plexus is the ________ nerve.
A) sciatic
B) femoral
C) phrenic
D) axillary

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The femoral nerve is a major nerve of the lumbar plexus and supplies the muscles of the anterior thigh and the skin over the anterior and medial aspects of the thigh, knee, and leg. The sciatic nerve is a major nerve of the sacral plexus and supplies the muscles of the posterior thigh and the entire lower leg and foot. The phrenic nerve is a major nerve of the cervical plexus and supplies the diaphragm muscle. The axillary nerve is a major nerve of the brachial plexus and supplies the muscles and skin of the shoulder and upper arm.

A Major Nerve of the Lumbar Plexus Is the ________