Notes in 29 Lower Extremity

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Published	12/13/2023	What nerve roots give rise to the lumbar plexus?{{c1::L1-L4}}
Published	12/13/2023	The six nerves that arise from the {{c1::lumbar plexus}} can be memorized with the mnemonic I Invariably Get Lazy On Fridays:…
Published	12/13/2023	The {{c2::L1}} nerve root gives rise to the {{c1::iliohypogastric}} and {{c1::ilioinguinal}} nerves.
Published	12/13/2023	The {{c2::L1-L2}} nerve roots gives rise to the {{c1::genitofemoral}} nerves.
Published	12/13/2023	The {{c2::L2-L3}} nerve roots gives rise to the {{c1::lateral femoral cutaneous}} nerves.
Published	12/13/2023	The {{c2::L2-L4}} nerve roots gives rise to the {{c1::obturator}} and {{c1::femoral}} nerves.
Published	12/13/2023	Another name for the common peroneal nerve is the {{c1::common fibular}} nerve.
Published	12/13/2023	The lumbar plexus forms posterior to the {{c1::psoas}} muscle.
Published	12/13/2023	The lumbar plexus forms anterior to the {{c1::quadratus lumborum}} muscle.
Published	12/13/2023	What nerve roots give rise to the sacral plexus?{{c1::L4-L5, S1-4}}
Published	12/13/2023	The {{c1::posterior femoral cutaneous}} nerve ({{c2::S1-S3}} (nerve roots)) provides:- sensory innervation to the {{c3::posterior thigh}}- motor inner…
Published	12/13/2023	What two nerves arise from the sacral plexus?{{c1::Posterior femoral cutaneous}}{{c2::Sciatic}}
Published	12/13/2023	What three nerves arise from the coccygeal plexus?{{c1::Pudendal}}{{c2::Inferior anal}}{{c3::Perineal}}
Published	12/13/2023	The common peroneal nerve splits into the {{c1::superficial peroneal}} nerve, {{c2::deep peroneal}} nerve, and {{c3::sural}} nerve
Published	12/13/2023	The tibial nerve splits into the {{c1::sural}} nerve and the {{c2::posterior tibial}} nerve.
Published	12/13/2023	What two nerves join together to form the sural nerve?{{c1::Common peroneal + tibial}}
Published	12/13/2023	Which plexus is responsible for innervation of the anterior thigh and medial leg?{{c1::Lumbar plexus}}
Published	12/13/2023	Which plexus is responsible for innervation of the posterior thigh and lateral calf?{{c1::Sacral plexus}}
Published	12/13/2023	What nerve injury presents as reduced sensation over the anterior and medial thigh?{{c1::Femoral nerve}}
Published	12/13/2023	What nerve injury occurs due to compression of the medial knee?{{c1::Obturator nerve}}
Published	12/13/2023	What nerve injury presents as decreased sensation on the medial calf?{{c1::Saphenous nerve}}
Published	12/13/2023	What nerve injury presents as decreased sensation on the proximal lateral calf?{{c1::Common peroneal nerve}}
Published	12/13/2023	What nerve injury presents as decreased sensation on the distal lateral calf?{{c1::Superficial peroneal nerve}}
Published	12/13/2023	What nerve injury presents as decreased sensation on ankle and sole?{{c1::Tibial nerve}}
Published	12/13/2023	What is the skin to lumbar plexus depth in a psoas compartment block?{{c1::8 cm}}
Published	12/13/2023	High volumes of local anesthetic in a psoas compartment block may cause {{c1::bilateral}} sympathectomy.
Published	12/13/2023	What is the posterior border of the femoral triangle?{{c1::Iliopsoas muscle}}
Published	12/13/2023	The {{c2::posterior}} branch of the feemoral nerve gives rise to the {{c1::saphenous}} nerve.
Published	12/13/2023	When performing a femoral block, a needle is inserted until a {{c1::patellar snap}} is seen.
Published	12/13/2023	When performing a femoral block, two "pops" are felt as the needle passes through the {{c1::fascia lata}} and {{c2::fascia iliaca}}.
Published	12/13/2023	What nerves are blocked in a 3-in-1 block?Femoral nerve{{c1::Lateral femorcutaneous nerve}}{{c2::Obturator nerve}}
Published	12/13/2023	A {{c1::3-in-1}} block is accomplished by holding digital pressure behind the needle so that local anesthetic travels {{c2::proximally}}.
Published	12/13/2023	What nerve block allows for early ambulation after knee surgery?{{c1::Adductor canal block}}
Published	12/13/2023	A fascia {{c1::iliaca}} block can be used for hip, femur, and knee surgeries.
Published	12/13/2023	How many "pops" are felt in a fascia iliaca block?{{c1::2 (fascia iliaca and fascia lata)}}
Published	12/13/2023	In a fascia iliaca block, where is the local anesthetic deposited in relation to the iliopsoas muscle?{{c1::Superior}}
Published	12/13/2023	In a fascia iliaca block, where is the local anesthetic deposited in relation to the fascia lata?{{c1::Inferior}}
Published	12/13/2023	What nerves are covered by a fascia iliaca block?{{c1::Lateral femoral cutaneousFemoral nerve}}
Published	12/13/2023	The sciatic nerve exits the pelvis inferior to the {{c2::piriformis}} muscle via the {{c1::great sacrosciatic}} foramen.
Published	12/13/2023	What position is used for a sciatic nerve block?{{c1::Sims position}}
Published	12/13/2023	What is the desired motor response when performing a sciatic nerve block?{{c1::Plantar or dorsiflexion}}
Published	12/13/2023	In a sciatic nerve block, {{c1::plantar}}-flexion indicates stimulation of the {{c2::tibial}} nerve.
Published	12/13/2023	In a sciatic nerve block, {{c1::dorsi}}-flexion indicates stimulation of the {{c2::common peroneal}} nerve.
Published	12/13/2023	What is the desired motor response when performing a popliteal nerve block?{{c1::Plantar flexion}}
Published	12/13/2023	Is the superficial peroneal nerve sensory or motor?{{c1::Sensory}}
Published	12/13/2023	Is the sural nerve sensory or motor?{{c1::Sensory}}
Published	12/13/2023	Is the saphenous nerve sensory or motor?{{c1::Sensory}}
Published	12/13/2023	Is the tibial nerve sensory or motor?{{c1::Sensory and motor}}
Published	12/13/2023	Is the deep peroneal nerve sensory or motor?{{c1::Sensory and motor}}
Published	12/13/2023	What nerve is responsible for foot eversion and dorsiflexion?{{c1::Deep peroneal nerve}}
Published	12/13/2023	ID 1: {{c1::Saphenous nerve}}
Published	12/13/2023	ID 2: {{c1::Deep peroneal nerve}}
Published	12/13/2023	ID 3: {{c1::Superficial peroneal nerve}}
Published	12/13/2023	ID 4: {{c1::Sural nerve}}
Published	12/13/2023	ID 5: {{c1::Tibial nerve}}
Published	12/13/2023	What nerve sits between the long flexor muscle tendons of the toes and the great toe?{{c1::Tibial nerve}}
Published	12/13/2023	What divisions of the tibial nerve innervate the sole of the foot?{{c1::Medial and lateral plantar nerves}}
Published	12/13/2023	What nerve innervates the posterior and lateral parts of the ankle?{{c1::Sural nerve}}
Published	12/13/2023	What nerve innervates the medial foot?{{c1::Saphenous nerve}}
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