Lower Extremity

Question 1

Superior Gluteal Nerve (at origin)

3,2

Answer 1

flexion of the thigh,
abduction of the thigh,
medial rotation of the thigh

keep pelvis level
maintain extended leg

Question 2

Inferior Gluteal Nerve (at origin)

2,1

Answer 2

extension of the thigh,
lateral rotation of the thigh

tenses IT band

Question 3

Femoral nerve (at its origin)

4, 2, 1

Answer 3

flexion of the thigh
abduction of the thigh
adduction of the thigh,
lateral rotation of the thigh,

flexion of the leg,
extension of the leg

stabilize hip joint

Question 4

Obturator Nerve (at its origin)

3, 2

Answer 4

flexion of thigh,
adduction of thigh,
lateral rotation of thigh,

flexion of leg
medial rotation of leg

Question 5

Tibial Division of Sciatic (at its origin)

2

Answer 5

flexion of leg,

extension of thigh,

Question 6

Common Peroneal Nerve (at its origin)

1

Answer 6

flexes leg

Question 7

Medial Plantar Nerve

3,1

Answer 7

flexion of 1st toe
abduction of 1st toe
extension of 1st toe

flexion of digits 2-5

Question 8

Lateral Plantar Nerve

1, 3

Answer 8

adduction of 1st toe

flexion of digits 2-5
adduction of digits 3-5
abduction of digits 2-5

Question 9

Deep Peroneal Nerve

3,1

Answer 9

dorsiflexion of foot,
inversion of foot,
eversion of foot

extension of all digits

Question 10

Superficial Peroneal Nerve

2

Answer 10

plantar flexion of foot

eversion of foot

Question 11

Sacral Plexus (L5-S2)

2

Answer 11

abduction of thigh

lateral rotation of thigh

Question 12

Ventral Rami (L1-2)

1, 1

Answer 12

flexes thigh

stabilize hip joint

Question 13

Tibial Nerve

1, 2, 1, 1

Answer 13

flexes leg

plantar flexion
inversion of foot

flexion of all digits

unlocks knee

Question 14

Accessory Obturator

2

Answer 14

adduction of thigh

flexion of thigh