Neural structures of the LE

Question 1

lumbar plexus is made of of which nerve roots and gives rise to which nerves?

Answer 1

L2 - L4

femoral nerve
obturator nerve

Question 2

injury to the lumbar plexus can cause what

Answer 2

1. LE weakness,
2. pain,
3. sensation changes,
4. diminished reflexes

Question 3

injury to the lumbar plexus is usually caused by

Answer 3

traumatic injuries,
getting hit by car,
car accident,
fall from height

Question 4

femoral nerve gives off which sensory branch

Answer 4

saphenous nerve

Question 5

saphenous nerve is found

Answer 5

medial knee and lower leg

Question 6

sacral plexus is made up of which nerve roots

Answer 6

L4 - S3

Question 7

sacral plexus gives rise to which nerve

Answer 7

sciatic nerve
inferior gluteal nerve
superior gluteal nerve

Question 8

sciatic nerve branches

Answer 8

tibial nerve,

common fibular nerve

Question 9

superior gluteal nerve roots

Answer 9

L4 - S1

Question 10

inferior gluteal nerve roots

Answer 10

L5 - S2

Question 11

artery and vein found at LE

Answer 11

femoral artery,

femoral vein