the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is located at the lateral part of the thigh.
the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is located at the lateral part of the thigh.
where is the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve located?
lateral part of the thigh
lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh









































the lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh (also called the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve) is a cutaneous nerve that innervates the skin on the lateral part of the thigh.









































section::::structure.
lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh
this chronic neurological disorder involves a single nerve—the lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh, which is also called the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (and hence the syndrome lateral femoral cutaneous neuropathy). the term "meralgia paraesthetica" combines four greek roots to mean "thigh pain with anomalous perception". the disorder has also been nicknamed skinny pants syndrome, in reference to a rise in teenagers wearing skin-tight trousers.









































section::::signs and symptoms.









































bullet::::- pain on the outer side of the thigh, occasionally extending to the outer side of the knee, usually constant.









































bullet::::- a burning sensation, tingling, or numbness in the same area
meralgia paraesthetica