spinal nerves and their functions

Question 1

sciatic nerve

Answer 1

innervates the hamstrings and adductor magnus

Question 2

femoral nerve

Answer 2

innervates the quadriceps femoris, iliacus, and sartorius muscles

Question 3

axillary nerve

Answer 3

innervates the deltoid and the teres minor

Question 4

radial nerve

Answer 4

innervates the triceps brachii, the brachioradialis, and several forearm muscles

Question 5

tibial nerve

Answer 5

innervates the gastrocnemius, soleus, tibialis posterior, and flexor muscles of the toes and feet

Question 6

fibular nerve

Answer 6

innervates the tibialis anterior, extensor digitorium longus, and fibularis