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What is the root index, in relation to nerves?

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The origin of the named nerve (e.g. Femoral Nerve = L2,3,4)

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What is the Lumbar Plexus?

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A web of nerves in the lumbar region of the body - it forms part of the lumbrosacral plexus

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What is the Sacral Plexus?

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A nerve plexus which provides motor and sensory nerves for the posterior thigh, most of the lower leg and foot, and part of the pelvis

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What is nerve t12 also known as?

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Subcostal Nerve

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Name this nerve

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Femoral Nerve

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What is the root index for the femoral nerve?

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L2, 3, 4

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what is the Cutaneous Nerve supply for the Femoral Nerve?

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Anterior Thigh

(also goes into cutaneous Saphenous Nerve)

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What muscles does the femoral nerve supply?

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Anterior Thigh

  • Vastus Lateralis
  • Vastus Intermedialis
  • Vastus Medialis
  • Rectus Femoris

Also:

  • Sartorius
  • Psoas Major
  • Iliacus
  • Pectineus
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What is the articular (joint) supply for the Femoral Nerve

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  • Knee
  • Hip
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What is the Root index for the Lateral Cutaneous Nerve of the Thigh?

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L2, 3

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What nerve is this?

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Obturator Nerve

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What is the Root index of the Obturator Nerve?

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L2, 3, 4

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What Cutaneous area does the Obturator Nerve supply?

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Medial Thigh

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What muscles does the Obturator Nerve supply?

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Medial Thigh:

  • Adductor Magnus
  • Adductor Longus
  • Adductor Brevis
  • Gracilis
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What Nerve is this

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Sciatic Nerve

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What is the root index for the Sciatic Nerve?

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L4, 5,

S1, 2, 3

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What cutaneous area does the Sciatic Nerve supply?

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Posterior Thigh

Leg

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What muscles does the Sciatic Nerve supply?

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Posterior Thigh:

  • Biceps Femoris
  • Semitendinosis
  • Semimembranosis
  • Adductor Magnus
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What Nerve is this

A

Tibial Nerve

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What is the Root index of the Tibial Nerve?

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L4, 5

S1, 2, 3

21
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What Cutaneous area does the Tibial Nerve supply?

A

Leg Sural Nerve - branches from Tibial Nerve

Plantar Aspect of Foot:

Medial Plantar Nerve

Lateral Plantar Nerve

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What Muscles does the Tibial Nerve supply?

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Posterior Leg;

Superficial:

  • Gastrocnemius
  • Soleus
  • Plantaris

Deep:

  • Tibialis Posterior
  • Flexor Digitorum Longus
  • Flexor Hallucis Longus
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What Nerve is this

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Medial Plantar Nerve

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What Cutaneous area does the Medial Plantar Nerve supply?

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Medial part of plantar foot

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What muscles does the Medial Plantar Nerve supply?
Flexor Digitorum Brevis Flexor Hallucis Brevis Abductor Hallucis Medial Lumbrical
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What Nerve is this
Lateral Plantar Nerve
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What Cutaneous area does the Lateral Plantar Nerve supply?
Lateral Plantar foot
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What muscles does the Lateral Plantar Nerve supply?
Adductor Hallucis Abductor Digiti Minimi Flexor Accessorious 4 Lumbricals Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis 4 Dorsal Interossei 3 Plantar Interossei
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What Nerve is this
Sural Nerve
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Fill in the gaps - Cutaneous Nerve supply regions
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What Nerve is this
Common Peroneal (fibular) Nerve
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What Nerve is this
Superficial Peroneal Nerve
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What is the root index of the Superficial Peroneal Nerve?
L4, 5 S1
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What cutaneous area does the Superficial Peronal Nerve supply?
Dorsum of foot (exluding medial aspect)
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What Muscles does the Superficial Peroneal Nerve supply?
Lateral Leg: * Peroneus Longus * Peroneus Brevis
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What is the root index of the Deep Peroneal Nerve?
L5 S1, 2,
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What Cutaneous area does the Deep Peroneal Nerve supply?
Cleft between 1st and 2nd toes on the dorsum of the foot
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What muscles does the Deep Peroneal Nerve supply?
Anterior Leg: Tibialis Anterior Extensor Digitorum Longus Extensor Digitorum Brevis Extensor Hallucis Longus Peroneus Tertius
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Complete the gaps for cutaneous nerve supply to the dorsum of the foot
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What makes up the boundaries of the Femoral Triangle?
* Superior - Inguinal Ligament * Lateral - Sartorius * Medial - Adductor Longus
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What muscles make up the border of the Femoral Triangle?
* Iliacus * Psoas Major * Pectineus * Adductor Longus
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What makes up the roof of the Femoral Triangle?
* Deep Fascia * Superficial Fascia * Skin
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Podiatry - Lower Limb Structure and Function (14 decks)

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