Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Category - Podiatry Part I

The largest nerve fiber that originates from the lower back and passes through the buttock and down to the lower leg is called:
  1. Femoral nerve
  2. Tibial nerve
  3. Saphenous nerve
  4. Sciatic nerve
Explanation
Answer − D - The largest nerve fiber that originates from the lower back and passes through the buttock and down to the lower leg is called sciatic nerve. This nerve runs through the sacral plexus, which is a network in the lumbosacral spine. The nerve and its branches allow the motor and sensory function in the thigh, knee, calf, ankle, and toes.
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