1. neurology examination: lower limb

Question 1

name the nerve root, nerve and muscle for the following action: hip flexion

Answer 1

L1,2
femoral nerve
iliopsoas

Question 2

name the nerve root, nerve and muscle for the following action: hip extension

Answer 2

L5, S1
inferior gluteal nerve
gluteus maximus

Question 3

name the nerve root, nerve and muscle for the following action: knee extension

Answer 3

L3, 4
femoral nerve
quadriceps

Question 4

name the nerve root, nerve and muscle for the following action: knee flexion

Answer 4

S1
sciatic nerve
hamstrings

Question 5

name the nerve root, nerve and muscle for the following action: ankle dorsiflexion

Answer 5

L4
deep peroneal nerve
tibialis anterior

Question 6

name the nerve root, nerve and muscle for the following action: ankle plantar flexion

Answer 6

S1,2
tibial nerve
gastrocnemius

Question 7

name the nerve root, nerve and muscle for the following action: big toe extension

Answer 7

L5
deep peroneal nerve
extensor hallucis longus

Question 8

what is the nerve root for the knee jerk reflex

Answer 8

L3,4

Question 9

what is the nerve root for the ankle reflex

Answer 9

S1,2