The anatomy of the obturator nerve and its branches in a South African cadaver sample

• Main Authors: Zithulele N. Tshabalala, PhD (Anatomy) (Author), René Human-Baron, PhD (Biosystems) (Author), Soné van der Walt (Author), Elizabeth M. Louw (Author), Albert-Neels van Schoor (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2022-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Purpose: Several surgical and clinical procedures are performed in the area of the medial compartment of the thigh. This places the obturator nerve and its branches in potential danger of injury. This study aimed to provide a clear description of the anatomy and course of the obturator nerve and its...