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The posterior side of the thigh leg and foot is served by what nerve?
The posterior side of the thigh, leg, and foot are served by the tibial nerve. The tibial nerve is a branch of the sciatic nerve.
The sciatic nerve is composed of what two nerves?
the common peroneal nerve and the tibial nerve:Common Peroneal Nerve, comprised of nerve fibers from L5, S1, S2, and S3.Tibial Nerve comprised of nerve fibers from L4, L5, S1, S2 and S3)
What is the cpt code for suture of the posterior tibial nerve?
The CPT code for suture of the posterior tibial nerve is 99211.
What causes motor nerve damage?
pulling on the nerve
What nerve splits into the common fibular and tibial nerves?
sciatic nerve
How can leprosy kill you?
It causes nerve damage!
What is the function of a Tibial Nerve?
The Tibial nerve provides motor and sensory innervation to the posterior compartment of the leg and sole of the feet. Injury to the nerve could produce loss in flexion of the toes and feet.
Why does the gastrocnemius muscle contract after stimulating the sciatic nerve?
The gastrocnemius is stimulated by a branch of the sciatic nerve called the tibial nerve. This causes contraction and produces plantar flexion of the foot. When a person stands on their "tippy toes" that is plantar flexion. This is a function of this nerve.
what are the common causes of nerve pain and nerve damage?
Many causes of nerve pain or damage or due to some type of injury to the spinal column, like a slipped disc. Sometimes a pinched nerve can cause excruciating pain too.
What does Tibial nerve do?
Tibial nerves main function is to plantar flex and invert the foot
What causes your head to shake?
stress or a damage nerve in the brain.
What causes paralysis in cats?
Nerve or spinal injuries or damage.
