Nerves of Lower Limb Flashcards
1
Q
Where do nerves enter the gluteal region?
A
from pelvis through greater sciatic foramen
2
Q
superior gluteal nerve
A
L4, L5, S1
innervates gluteus minimus, medius, tensor fascia latae
3
Q
nerve to quadratus femoris
A
L5, S1
supplies gemellus inferior
4
Q
nerve to obturator internus
A
L5, S1
- supplies gemellus superior
- passes through lesser sciatic foramen to innervate the obturator internus
5
Q
posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh
A
-skin of the gluteal region, posterior thigh, posterior leg
6
Q
inferior gluteal nerve
A
L5, S1, S2
-gluteus maximus
7
Q
branches of S1 and S2
A
innervate the piriformis muscle
8
Q
Anterior Compartment Nerve
A
Femoral nerve
9
Q
Medial Compartment Nerve
A
obturator nerve
10
Q
Posterior Compartment Nerve
A
Tibial division of sciatic nerve
