Efferent cremastric reflex is carried by
Correct Answer: Genito-femoral nerve
Description: Ans. (b) Genito-femoral nerveRef: Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Keith, Moore, 5thEd,/223# CREMASTERIC REFLEXEfferent: genital branch of genitofemoral nerveAfferent: Femoral branch of genitofemoral nerve* Contraction of the cremaster muscle is elicited by lightly stroking the skin on the medial aspect of the superior part of the thigh with an applicator stick or tongue depressor.* The ilioinguinal nerve supplies this area of skin.The rapid elevation of the testis on the same side is the cremasteric reflex. This reflex is extremely active in children* A hyperactive cremasteric reflex may simulate undescended testes.
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