48 Anatomy, Histology, and Cell Biology
Common fibular n.Saphenous br
of femoral n.Superficial fibular n.Deep fibular n. (L5)Genito- Cremaster Cremasteric Cremaster paralysis
femoral (L2–L3)
Femoral Anterior thigh Patellar Weakness of hip flexion and loss
(L4) of knee extension
Obturator Medial thigh Loss of thigh adduction
Superior Gluteus medius Abductor lurch (inability
gluteal and minimus to keep pelvis level when
contralateral foot is raised)
Inferior Gluteus maximus Difficulty rising from seated
gluteal position and difficulty climbing
stairs
Sciatic Hamstrings Hamstring (L5) Weakness of hip extension and
knee flexion
Fibular Anterior and Foot slap, inability to stand
lateral crural back on heels
compartments
Tibial Posterior crural Achilles (S1) Inability to stand on tip-toes
compartmentNERVE FUNCTION,TESTS,AND DYSFUNCTION
Nerve Muscle Group Reflex Sign or Functional Deficit