What is another word for posterior cutaneous nerve of thigh?
Pronunciation: [pɒstˈi͡əɹɪə kjuːtˈe͡ɪni͡əs nˈɜːv ɒv θˈa͡ɪ] (IPA) 
The posterior cutaneous nerve of thigh is a sensory nerve that provides innervation to the skin of the posterior thigh. It is also known as the posterior femoral cutaneous nerve or the nervus cutaneus femoris posterior. The nerve arises from the sacral plexus and travels along the back of the thigh, branching out into smaller nerves that provide sensation to the skin of the buttocks, the back of the knee, and the lower leg. Other synonyms for the posterior cutaneous nerve of thigh include the sciatic nerve and the gluteal nerve. It is an important nerve in understanding the sensory supply to the lower body and can be involved in certain neuropathic conditions.
