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The sciatic nerve is a combination of the common fibular (peroneal) nerve and the tibial nerve.

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What is the anatomy of the sciatic nerve and how does it relate to conditions such as sciatica?

The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body, running from the lower back down the back of each leg. It is made up of several nerve roots from the lower spine. When the sciatic nerve is compressed or irritated, it can cause a condition called sciatica, which leads to pain, numbness, or tingling in the lower back and legs. This is often due to a herniated disc or bone spur putting pressure on the nerve.


Does the sciatic nerve pass through the lesser sciatic foeamen?

If you look up the nervous system there are 3 places in your lower back that cause Sciatic or pinched nerve in three locations. Lower lumbar back at 3,4,5, cause pain in the left or right backside cheek, a shorter nerve. One causes pain that comes into the groin are from the backside around and up through groin. One causes the pain that runs down the outside seem of your pants and can end of in the second little toe. (next to the pinkie toe) It is called the Sciatic nerve.


What do you call the big nerve that goes up the leg into the hip?

Sciatic


What is largest nerve in the body?

The Sciatic Nerve is the longest nerve in the body. It goes from your lower leg up to your lower back.


What makes up the sciatic nerve?

the common peroneal nerve and the tibial nerveRead more: What_what_are_the_two_nerves_that_make_up_the_sciatic_nerve


Can I see a diagram of the path of the sciatic nerve?

(Sciatica is a condition involving pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It is caused by an injury to or compression of the sciatic nerve which branches down your back.The sciatic nerve is commonly injured by fractures of the pelvis, gunshot wounds, or other trauma to the buttocks or thigh. Prolonged sitting or lying with pressure on the buttocks may also injure it. )The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body; it runs from your lower back, through your buttock, down your leg.The tibial and fibular nerves originate from spinal segments L4-S3. The two nerves come together and are referred to jointly as the sciatic (meaning hip) nerve. The sciatic nerve is the largest peripheral nerve in the body.They separate at the back of the knee. The tibial nerve supplies the posterior compartment of the leg and the fibular supplies the anterior and lateral compartments.The sciatic nerve are nerve roots coming out of the spinal cord and into the lower back.


What major nerve serve posterior leg and foot?

The tibial nerve is the major nerve that serves the posterior leg and foot. It branches off from the sciatic nerve and travels down the back of the leg, providing motor and sensory innervation to the muscles and skin of the posterior lower leg and foot.


What major nerve serve leg and foot?

The sciatic nerve serves the posterior leg and foot. It can be such a problem that the patient cannot pick up their toes.


How long are the nerves in the human body?

The nerves in the human body can vary in length, but the longest nerve in the body is the sciatic nerve, which can be up to about 18 inches long.


Why is there a Niggling pain in behind my knee which goes up to my bum do you know what it is?

Sciatica ,otherwise known as a pinched sciatic nerve. no cure, stretching helps.


What are sciatic nerve symptoms?

There are unmistakable symptoms for the sciatic nerve acting up. In many cases, the lower bum and leg will "give out" and you will be left limping in pain for a few days. This can be relieved by ice packs and a heating pad in alternation thirty minute intervals. Small achy, stabbing pains are also felt in minor situations, which can be dealt with by Motrin.


What type of fibers make up the posterior and anterior roots of the spinal nerve?

Both Afferent and Efferentboth sensory and motorContains motor & sensory fibers!The spinal cord consists of nerve fibers that are afferent and efferent.