Peripheral nerve lesions

Question 1

Peripheral nerve lesion: Superior gluteal nerve (at its origin)

Answer 1

Functional deficit: Flexion of the thigh, Abduction of the thigh, Internal (medial) rotation of the thigh, Extension of the leg

Question 2

Peripheral nerve lesion: Inferior gluteal nerve (at its origin)

Answer 2

Functional deficit: Extension of the thigh, External (lateral) rotation of the thigh, Extension of the leg

Question 3

Peripheral nerve lesion: Femoral nerve (at its origin)

Answer 3

Functional deficit: Flexion of the thigh, Abduction of the thigh, Adduction of the thigh, External (lateral) rotation of the thigh, Flexion of the leg, Extension of the leg

Question 4

Peripheral nerve lesion: Obturator nerve (at its origin)

Answer 4

Functional deficit: Extension of the thigh, Adduction of the thigh, External (lateral) rotation of the thigh, Flexion of the leg

Question 5

Peripheral nerve lesion: Sciatic nerve (at its origin)

Answer 5

Functional deficit: Extension of the thigh, Flexion of the leg, Dorsiflexion of the foot, Plantar flexion of the foot, Eversion of the foot, Inversion of the foot

Question 6

Peripheral nerve lesion: Common peroneal nerve (at its origin)

Answer 6

Functional deficit: Dorsiflexion of the foot, Plantar flexion of the foot, Eversion of the foot, Inversion of the foot

Question 7

Peripheral nerve lesion: Medial plantar nerve (at its origin)

Answer 7

Functional deficit: None of the above (need to find it)