Corpus: Superomedial genicular nerve
1. Definition
The superomedial genicular nerve is a sensitive branch of the tibial nerve. It is involved in the sensory supply of the knee joint.
2. Background
The sensitive nerve branches of the knee joint include
- Inferolateral genicular nerve
- Inferomedial genicular nerve
- Superolateral genicular nerve
- Superomedial genicular nerve
3. Course
The superomedial genicular nerve branches off from the tibial nerve above the knee joint and runs ventrally above the medial femoral condyle.