Lower Limb Nerves

Question 1

What is a plexus?

Answer 1

A branching networks of nerves

Question 2

Describe the course and location of the

Answer 2

Course:
Location:

Question 3

Describe the course and location of the Tibial Sciatic Nerve?

Answer 3

Course: Descends into the posterior compartment of the lower leg
Location: Sciatic Nerve
L4-5, S1-3

Question 4

Describe the course and location of the Inferior Gluteal Nerve?

Answer 4

Course: From Sacral plexus to gluteal region
Location: Fifth Lumbar to Second Sacral Nerves L5, S1, S2

Question 5

Describe the course and location of the Superior Gluteal Nerve?

Answer 5

Course: From Sacral plexus to gluteal region
Location: Fourth Lumbar to First Sacral Nerves L4, L5, S1

Question 6

Describe the course and location of the Common Peroneal Sciatic nerve?

Answer 6

Course: Enters gluteal region from sciatic foramen and moves down the posterior compartment of the thigh
Location:L4-S3

Question 7

Describe the course and location of the Obturator nerve?

Answer 7

Course: Through the pelvis down the medial part of the thigh
Location: Lumbar plexus L2,L3, L4

Question 8

Describe the course and location of the Femoral nerve?

Answer 8

Course: Passes through the anterior compartment of the thigh
Location: Lumbar plexus
L2, L3,L4

Question 9

Describe the course and location of the Lateral Cutaneous nerve?

Answer 9

Course: Lateral compartment of the thigh
Location: Lumbar plexus
L2, L3