nerve innervation to leg Flashcards
1
Q
which nerve innervates the anterior compartment of the thigh?
A
FEMORAL (L2-L4)
2
Q
which nerve innervates the medial compartment of the thigh?
A
obturator
3
Q
which nerve innervates the posterior compartment of the thigh?
A
sciatic
4
Q
where do all posterior muscles of the thigh originate from?
A
ischial tuberosity
5
Q
what nerve innervates muscles in the anterior compartment of the leg?
A
deep fibular nerve
6
Q
what nerve innervates muscles in the posterior compartment of the leg?
A
tibial nerve
7
Q
what nerve innervates muscles in the lateral compartment of the leg?
A
superficial fibular
