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QuestionChoice
This is incorrect as the tibial nerve compression will cause tarsal tunnel syndrome. This results in sensory changes in the sole of the foot and motor function may also be affected, causing weakness of the intrinsic foot muscles.
10002672
b
Tibial Nerve
QuestionChoice
The common peroneal nerve is correct as it is most likely to cause foot drop because loops over the head of the fibula on the lateral side of the knee joint, meaning it is likely to be affected by disease and trauma.
10002671
a
Common Peroneal Nerve
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This is incorrect as damage to the obturator nerve results in sensory loss and weakness of the medial thigh and weakness in thigh adduction.
10002673
c
Obturator Nerve
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This is incorrect. Damage to the pudendal nerve can cause pelvic pain, the urgency to urinate or defecate and dyspareunia.
10002675
e
Pdendeal Nerve
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This is incorrect. The saphenous nerve is a branch of the femoral nerve which can be damaged during surgery. Damage to the saphenous nerve can cause weakness and sensory loss of the medial lower leg.
10002674
d
Saphenous Nerve
Concept
Chapter
2693
4063
Lumbosacral Plexus
Topic
141
Neurology
13081
A 48-year-old female with diagnosed relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis is observed to have difficulty lifting up her left foot.

What nerve is responsible?
a