NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE
PERIPHERAL NERVE
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Sural
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Peroneal
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Sciatic
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Femoral
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Detailed explanation-1: -The common peroneal nerve, also known as the common fibular nerve, is a major nerve that innervates the lower extremity. As one of the two major branches off the sciatic nerve, it receives fibers from the posterior divisions of L4 through S2.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sometimes ankle pain can be caused by an impinged or irritated sural nerve. This condition is known as sural neuritis. The sural nerve runs along the back of the leg, and around the outside of the ankle and foot, providing sensation to these areas as well as to the outer two toes.
Detailed explanation-3: -Decreased sensation, numbness, or tingling in the top of the foot or the outer part of the upper or lower leg. Foot that drops (unable to hold the foot up) "Slapping” gait (walking pattern in which each step makes a slapping noise) Toes drag while walking. Walking problems. Weakness of the ankles or feet. More items