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Nerves of the Lower Limb

The Femoral Nerve

The femoral nerve is one of the major peripheral nerves of the lower limb. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the femoral nerve – its anatomical...

Nerves of the Lower Limb

The Superficial Fibular (Peroneal) Nerve

The superficial fibular nerve (superficial peroneal nerve) is a nerve of the lower limb. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the superficial fibular nerve – its...

Nerves of the Lower Limb

The Sciatic Nerve

The sciatic nerve is a major nerve of the lower limb. It is a thick flat band, approximately 2cm wide – the largest nerve in the body. In this article,...

Nerves of the Lower Limb

The Tibial Nerve

...the tibial nerve Sensory Functions In the popliteal fossa, the tibial nerve gives off cutaneous branches. These combine with branches from the common fibular nerve to form the sural nerve....

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The Pudendal Nerve

The pudendal nerve is a major somatic nerve of the sacral plexus. Overview: Nerve roots – S2-S4 Sensory – innervates the external genitalia of both sexes and the skin around...

Nerves of the Head

The Maxillary Division of the Trigeminal Nerve (CNV2)

...middle) Middle meningeal nerve Infraorbital nerve Zygomatic nerve Inferior palpebral nerve Superior labial nerve Pharyngeal nerve Greater and lesser palatine nerves Nasopalatine nerve Sensory Function The maxillary nerve’s terminal branches...

Nerves of the Upper Limb

The Axillary Nerve

The axillary nerve is a major peripheral nerve of the upper limb. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the axillary nerve – its anatomical course, motor...

Nerves of the Lower Limb

The Lumbar Plexus

...branches. Spinal Nerves The spinal nerves L1 – L4 form the basis of the lumbar plexus. At each vertebral level, paired spinal nerves leave the spinal cord via the intervertebral...

Areas of the Head

The Pterygopalatine Fossa

...will discuss the maxillary nerve and its branches, the pterygopalatine ganglion and the maxillary artery and its branches. Maxillary Nerve The maxillary nerve is the second branch of the trigeminal...

The Cranial Nerves

The Accessory Nerve (CN XI)

...the spinal part of the accessory nerve. Immediately after leaving the skull, cranial part combines with the vagus nerve (CN X) at the inferior ganglion of vagus nerve (a ganglion...

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