nerves and function Flashcards
1
Q
obturator nerve
A
provides motor innervation to the medial compartment of the thigh -adductionof thigh
2
Q
most likely to be damaged during hip surgery
A
sciatic nerve
3
Q
sciatic nerve
A
from lower back to hips/butt down leg
4
Q
femoral nerve
A
5
Q
tibial nerve
A
6
Q
peroneal nerve
A
front and sides of legs + top of feet
7
Q
what nerve does trendelenburg test for
A
if superior gluteal nerve has been damaged
