PHYSIOLOGY
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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The posterior side of the leg and foot is served by which nerve:
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tibial
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femoral
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median
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peroneal
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The tibial nerve is one of the two terminal branches of the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the human body. The tibial nerve originates from the L4-S3 spinal nerve roots and provides motor and sensory innervation to most of the posterior leg and foot.
Detailed explanation-2: -The posterior tibial nerve as a distinct entity provides motor innervation to the intrinsic muscles of the plantar foot.
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