Lower limb nerves Flashcards
Gluteus Maximus
Inferior Gluteal Nerve (L5, S1, S2)
Gluteus medius, Gluteus minimus, Tensor fascia lata
Superior Gluteal Nerve (L4, L5, S1)
Piriformis
Nerve to Piriformis
Superior and Inferior Gemelli
Superior: Nerve to Obturator Internus
Inferior: Nerve to Quadratus Femoris
Obturator Internus
Nerve to Obturator Internus
Quadratus Femoris
Nerve to Quadratus Femoris
Vastus Lateralis
Vastus Intermedius
Vastus Medialis
Rectus Femoris
Iliopsoas (Psoas major and Iliacus)
Sartorius
Pectineus
Femoral Nerve (L2-L4)
Psoas major - Only anterior rami of L1-L3
Pectineus - Also receives branch from obturator nerve
Biceps Femoris
Semitendinosus
Semimembranosus
Tibial part of Sciatic nerve (L4-S3)
Short head of Biceps Femoris - Common peroneal
Adductor Magnus
Adductor Longus
Adductor Brevis
Gracilis
Obturator Externus
Obturator nerve (L2-L4)
Hamstring (adductor magnus) - Tibial part of Sciatic nerve
Tibialis Anterior
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Extensor Hallucis Longus
Peroneus (Fibularis) Tertius
Deep peroneal (fibular) nerve (L4,5)
Peroneus (Fibularis) Longus
Peroneus (Fibularis) Brevis
Superficial peroneal (fibular) nerve (L4-S1)
Gastrocnemius
Plantaris
Soleus
Tibial nerve (L4-S3)
Tibial Posterior
Popliteus
Flexor Digitorum Longus
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Tibial nerve (L4-S3)