LumboSacral Plexus I
Which nerve innervates the hip flexor muscle group?
Femoral nerve
What is the largest nerve in the human body?
Sciatic Nerve
What muscle group does the Sciatic nerve primarily innervate?
Hamstrings
What medical term refers to a patient who is experiencing numbness, pain, and/or tingling/burning down their posterior femur?
Sciatica
What type of injury can cause someone to experience sciatica?
Herniated Disc
Which nerve innervates the adductor muscle group?
Obturator nerve
Which nerve innervates the medial aspect of the femur (thigh)?
Obturator nerve
At what point does the sciatic nerve divide in the body?
At the Popliteal Fossa
What two nerves does the common peroneal nerve split into?
Deep peroneal and Superficial peroneal nerves
What term describes symptoms of pain, weakness, numbness, and/or tingling that travels down a nerve (generally)
Neuropathy
What is known as the bundle that is a continuation of spinal nerve roots in the lumbar and sacral region? (State Name & Meaning)
Cauda Equina - “Horse’s Tail”
Which nerve innervates the anterior aspect of the femur (thigh)?
Femoral nerve
Which two nerves does the sciatic nerve split into?
Tibial and Common Peroneal Nerves
If a patient is experiencing numbness or a change in sensation on the sole of the foot, what is the name of their condition?
Tarsal Tunnel syndrome
What area of the leg does the Saphenous nerve innervate?
Medial aspect of the knee & leg
If someone is experiencing drop foot, what nerve was damaged?
Deep Peroneal Nerve via the Common Peroneal nerve.
Which spinal roots (range) do the femoral & obturator nerve stem from?
L2-L4
What two nerves form the Sural Nerve?
Tibial and Common peroneal nerves
What nerve does the Saphenous nerve come from?
Femoral nerve
What area of the lower leg does the Sural nerve innervate?
Postero-Lateral aspect of the lower leg
What muscles does the superficial peroneal nerve innervate?
Lateral compartment of the leg;
Peroneus (fibularis) Longus & Peroneus Brevis (Foot Evertors)
What muscles does the deep peroneal nerve innervate?
Anterior compartment of the leg; Tibialis Anterior (Dorsiflexors), Extensor Digitorium Longus, Extensor Hallucis Longus (Foot/Ankle Dorsiflexors)