Nerve Palsies in Lower Limbs Flashcards
1
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2 plexuses involved in lower limb palsies
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- Sacral plexus
- Lumbar plexus
2
Q
Types of sacral plexus palsies
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Sciatic
- Common peroneal nerve
- Tibial nerve
3
Q
Type of lumbar plexus palsy
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Femoral nerve
4
Q
What makes up the sacral plexus
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Ventral rami of L4 to S4
5
Q
Main branch of sacral plexus
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Sciatic nerve
6
Q
3 nerves of sacral plexus
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- Sciatic nerve
- Sup. gluteal nerve
- Inf. gluteal nerve
7
Q
What does the sup. gluteal nerve supply
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- Gluteus medius
- Gluteus minimus
- Tensor fasciae latae (TFL)
8
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What does the inf. gluteal nerve supply
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Gluteus maximus
9
Q
2 nerves that make up the sciatic nerve
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- Tibial nerve
- Common peroneal nerve
10
Q
What does the sciatic nerve supply
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Hamstring muscle
11
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What does the common peroneal nerve divide into
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- Deep peroneal nerve
- Superficial peroneal nerve
12
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What does the deep peroneal nerve supply
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Ant. compartment of leg
13
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What does the superficial peroneal nerve supply
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Lateral compartment of leg
14
Q
Appearance of peroneal nerve palsy
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Foot drop
15
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What makes up the lumbar plexus
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L1-5
