Lower limb anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Which nerve root supplies the Sciatic nerve
A
L4 to S3
2
Q
Which nerve supplies the adductor magnus?
A
Obturator nerve / Sciatic nerve
3
Q
What is the origin of the superior gluteal artery?
A
The internal iliac artery
4
Q
What forms the lateral wall of the femoral canal?
A
The femoral vein
5
Q
What forms the medial wall of the femoral canal?
A
The lacunar ligament
6
Q
What area does the femoral cutaneous nerve supply?
A
Lateral thigh
7
Q
Which nerve supplies the webspace between the toes?
A
The deep peroneal
8
Q
Which nerve root supplies the femoral nerve?
A
L2 to L4
9
Q
Which nerve root is the obturator nerve
A
L2 to L4 (same as the femoral nerve)
