Approximately 2–4 cm below the inguinal ligament, it divides into anterior (superficial) and posterior (deep) bundles. 2. Functional Roles
It arises from the posterior (dorsal) divisions of the ventral rami of the second, third, and fourth lumbar nerves ( L2-L4 ). anterior crural nerve
The nerve descends through the psoas major muscle and travels between the psoas and iliacus muscles. It enters the thigh by passing deep to the inguinal ligament , positioned lateral to the femoral artery. Approximately 2–4 cm below the inguinal ligament, it