MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The plexus that supplies nerves to the pelvis and legs
A
brachial
B
cervical
C
lumbar
D
femoral
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The lumbosacral plexus is a network of nerve fibers, derived from the roots of lumbar and sacral spinal nerves that branch out to form the nerves supplying the lower limb.

Detailed explanation-2: -The sacral plexus (plexus sacralis) is a nerve plexus that provides motor and sensory nerves for the posterior thigh, most of the lower leg, the entire foot, and part of the pelvis (see the following image).

Detailed explanation-3: -The lumbar plexus is an essential collection of nerves that arise from mostly the lumbar spinal cord. The term plexus refers to a “web” of nerves that is created just lateral to where T12-L5 exit the spinal cord via intervertebral foramina.

Detailed explanation-4: -In human anatomy, the sacral plexus is a nerve plexus which provides motor and sensory nerves for the posterior thigh, most of the lower leg and foot, and part of the pelvis.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lumbar Plexus. Femoral Nerve. Obturator Nerve. Sciatic Nerve. Tibial Nerve. Common Fibular Nerve. Superficial Fibular Nerve. Deep Fibular Nerve.

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