THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

NERVES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This nerve extends from behind the knee around the fibula to the front of the leg. It is a branch of the sciatic nerve.
A
median nerve
B
sural nerve
C
common peroneal nerve
D
tibial nerve
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The peroneal nerve is a branch of the sciatic nerve. It supplies movement and sensation to the lower leg, foot and toes.

Detailed explanation-2: -The common fibular nerve (also known as the common peroneal nerve, external popliteal nerve, or lateral popliteal nerve) is a nerve in the lower leg that provides sensation over the posterolateral part of the leg and the knee joint.

Detailed explanation-3: -The sciatic nerve usually divides into the common peroneal and tibial nerves at the level of the lower thigh. These two nerves usually arise separately from the sacral plexus.

Detailed explanation-4: -The common peroneal nerve is the lateral division of the sciatic nerve. It courses from the posterolateral side of the knee around the biceps femoris tendon and the fibular head to the anterolateral side of the lower leg.

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