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The ilioinguinal nerve arises from L1, passes through the inguinal ligament on top of the spermatic cord,

and supplies cutaneous


sensation to the scrotum/labia and medial aspect of the thigh. It is not a part of the spermatic cord and must be isolated separately
from the cord during hernia surgeries to ensure that there is no loss of sensation to these areas.

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