Lateral Leg and Superficial Fibular Nerve Flashcards
1
Q
What does the lateral compartment of the leg contain?
A
- Fibularis longus 2. Fibularis brevis
2
Q
Muscles in the lateral compartment of the leg do what?
A
Eversion the foot and weakly plantarflex the ankle joint.
3
Q
Which fibular nerve supplies the muscles of the lateral compartment?
A
Superficial fibular nerve L5-S1
4
Q
Specifically, where has the injury occurred in a 24-year-old man presents to the A+E department with new foot drop (inability to dorsiflex the ankle) following being tackled in a game of football.
The tackle occurred on the lateral aspect of his leg
A
Fibula bone, fibularis longus and brevis muscles are here
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