Sacral Plexus Flashcards
1
Q
Superior gluteal n? Level?
A
L4-S1; Gluteus minimis, gluteus medius, tensor fascia lata
2
Q
Inferior gluteal n? Level?
A
L5-S2; Gluteus maximus
3
Q
Direct branches? List them with levels?
A
Overall level: L5-S2
Nerve to piriformis: S1
Nerve to obturator internus and superior gemelli: L5-S2
Nerve to quadratus femoris and inferior gemelli: L5-S1
4
Q
Posterior femoral cutaneous n.? Level?
A
S1-S3; posterior thigh, inferior gluteal region
5
Q
Tibial Nerve? level? Branch? General compartment?
A
L4-S3; Posterior thigh and leg
Branches: Medial plantar n.
Lateral plantar n.
6
Q
Common Fibular n.? Level? Branch? General compartment?
A
L4-S2; Anterior leg;
Branches: Superficial and Deep fibular nerve
7
Q
Sural n.? Level?
A
S1; Skin of posterior and lateral leg and foor
8
Q
Pudendal n.? Level?
A
S2-S4; levator ani
