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The largest and longest branch of the femoral nerve and supplies the skin on the inside of the leg.<\/p>\n

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Branch of the femoral nerve, supplying the inner aspect of the leg.<\/p>\n

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A large branch of the femoral nerve that arises in the upper thigh, travels down on the inside of the leg, and supplies the skin from the knee to below the ankle with sensory nerves.<\/p>\n

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A deep branch of the femoral nerve. In the lower leg, it follows the great saphenous vein and supplies the medial side of the leg, ankle, and foot.<\/p>\n

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Supplies impulses to the skin of the inner side of the leg and foot.<\/p>\n

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Two nerves, one inner and one outer, that run along the path of the saphenous veins.<\/p>\n

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