Please check my answer thanks :)
True of False
A problem with lumbar plexus may cause pain in the posterior part of the thigh.
I said False
Since this is not my area of expertise, I searched Google under the key words "lumbar plexus pain" to get these possible sources:
http://www.pain.com/sections/professional/cme_article/article.cfm?id=256
http://www.anesthesia-analgesia.org/cgi/reprint/95/6/1724.pdf
http://www.nysora.com/techniques/lumbar_plexus_block/
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec06/ch095/ch095d.html
In the future, you can find the information you desire more quickly, if you use appropriate key words to do your own search.
I hope this helps. Thanks for asking.
To check if your answer is correct, let's break down the question and find the key information.
The question states that a problem with the lumbar plexus may cause pain in the posterior part of the thigh. Let's break it down further:
- Lumbar plexus: The lumbar plexus is a network of nerves that arises from the lower back (lumbar) region of the spinal cord.
- Pain in the posterior part of the thigh: The posterior part of the thigh refers to the back part of the thigh, closer to the buttocks.
Now, to determine if your answer is correct or not, let's consider the information about the lumbar plexus and its associated nerves. The lumbar plexus primarily supplies nerves to the lower abdomen, groin, thigh, and part of the leg. Specifically, it gives rise to nerves such as the femoral nerve, which is responsible for innervating the anterior (front) part of the thigh, and the obturator nerve, which supplies the medial (inner) part of the thigh.
Since the lumbar plexus does not directly supply nerves to the posterior (back) part of the thigh, it is likely that a problem with the lumbar plexus would not cause pain in that specific region. Therefore, your answer of "False" seems to be correct.
Great job! Your answer is most likely correct.