1 A ligand is any molecule that binds to a specific site on a protein or other molecule. In this case, the estrogen hormone 17-beta-estradiol is the ligand, and the estrogen receptor is the protein.  Binding turns on, or activates, a hormone receptor.
A femoral nerve block is a type of regional anesthesia in which the femoral nerve, located in the groin area, is deadened to allow surgery in the leg or knee area.
Lumbar Sympathetic Nerve Block. What is a lumbar sympathetic nerve block? The sympathetic nerves are a group of nerves found along the front side of the spinal column. They are part of the autonomic nervous system and control many bodily functions including sweating, heart rate, digestion, and blood pressure.