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The primary nerve responsible for walking is the sciatic nerve, which originates from the lower back and innervates the muscles of the legs and feet. It controls the movement of the muscles involved in walking, including those in the thighs, calves, and feet. Additionally, the spinal cord and various other nerves play crucial roles in coordinating and facilitating walking through motor control and balance.

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Why does a persons leg and foot drag on the ground when they have siatica?

The nerve (the sciatic) goes to the muscles that move the leg. If the "pinching" is removed by opening the foramen (Foraminal Stenosis) that the nerve goes through, the ability to walk will come back.


What foramen does the trochlear nerve go through?

The trochlear nerve is also known as cranial nerve IV (CN-IV). It is the only cranial nerve that emerges dorsally from the brain, which also makes it the longest pathway. It is the smallest nerve to service the eye. CN-IV passes through superior orbital fissure, and it provides for only a motor function. It serves the superior oblique eye muscle and connects to the annular tendon. As a result, it processes brain signals to move eyes up and down and outwards. Whether due to a head injury or a complication of surgery, damage to this nerve will compromise some ability to use the superior oblique eye muscle. Without the use of the nerve, the superior oblique eye muscle will not no longer function properly. The muscle, not the trochlear nerve, physically moves the eyeball. Double vision, otherwise known as diplopia, results from problems with muscle or the nerve. Complications from these issues will result in a diminished ability to walk, especially down stairs.


What is the 12 pairs of peripheral nerves that branch out from the brain?

You are speaking of the 12 cranial nerves:I. Olfactory nerve which branches out of the telencephalonII. Optic which branches out of the diencephalonIII. Oculomotor nerve which branches out of the mesencephalonIV. Trochlear nerve nerve which branches out of the mesencephalonV. Trigeminal nerve which branches out of the ponsVI. Abducens nerve which branches out of the ponsVII. Facial nerve which branches out of the ponsVIII. Vestibulochochlear nerve which branches out of the ponsIX. Glossopharangeal nerve nerve which branches out of the medullaX. Vagus nerve nerve which branches out of the medullaXI. Accessory nerve nerve which branches out of the medulla & cervical spineXII. Hypoglossal nerve nerve which branches out of the medulla


Which nerve belongs to the peripheral nervous system A. Sciatic nerve B. Vagus nerve C. Optic nerve D. Trigeminal nerve?

sciatic


What nerves combine to form the auditory nerve?

The auditory nerve is formed by the cochlear nerve and the vestibular nerve. The cochlear nerve is responsible for transmitting auditory information from the cochlea to the brain, while the vestibular nerve is responsible for transmitting information related to balance and spatial orientation.

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