These tumors may appear as nodules or as red, scaly patches. Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common skin cancer found in Caucasians. It typically is found on the rim of the ear, the face, the lips and mouth. It is rarely found on dark-skinned persons. This cancer will develop into large masses.
The branches of the femoral nerve serve the quadriceps muscles and skin of the anterior and medial thigh, while its largest branch, the saphenous nerve, extends to the skin of the medial leg and foot.
Structure [edit]. The femoral nerve is the largest branch of the lumbar plexus, and arises from the dorsal divisions of the ventral rami of the second, third, and fourth lumbar nerves (L2-L4). Anterior cutaneous branches: The anterior cutaneous branches comprise the following nerves: intermediate femoral cutaneous nerve and medial femoral cutaneous nerve (Note the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is a branch from the lumbar plexus.).