Learning Objectives
? Dermatomes of lower limb
? Cutaneous nerves of lower limb:
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? Areas of distribution and
? Spinal segments of origin
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? Clinical CorrelatesDermatomes of lower limb
Overview of Body Dermatomes
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Cutaneous Nerves of Lower Limb1. Dorsal Rami of L1,L2,L3
2. Dorsal Rami of S1,S2,S3
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3. Lateral Cutaneous Branch of Subcostal Nerve(T12)
4. Lateral Cutaneous Branch of Iliohypogastric Nerve(L1)
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5. Lateral, Medial and Intermediate Cutaneous Nerve of Thigh(DD-L2,L3,L4)6. Posterior Cutaneous Nerve of Thigh(VD-S2,S3 and DD-S1,S2)
7. Perforating Cutaneous Nerve (DD-S2,S3)
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8. Saphenous Nerve(DD-L2-4)
9. Lateral Cutaneous Nerve of Calf(DD-L2,L3)
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10. Sural Nerve(VD-S1,S2)11. Superficial and Deep Peroneal Nerve
12. Calcaneal Branch of Tibial Nerve(VD-S1,S2)
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Innervation
Plexuses of the Lower Limb/Lumbosacral plexus
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Lumbar Plexus
Sacral Plexus
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Cutaneous Innervation of Lower Limb
MCQs
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Question :- An examiner has asked the student about the dermatomalinnervation of anterior surface of knee joint. What do you think will be
the most appropriate answer of this question?
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a. L2b. L3
c. L4
d. L5
Question :- Meralgia paraesthetica is condition which produces an
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area of impaired sensation, often with pain and paraesthesia on
the anterolateral aspect of the thigh. Injury to which of the
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fol owing nerve is responsible for this condition?a. Medial cutaneous nerve of thigh
b.Lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh
c. Posterior cutaneous nerve of thigh
d.Intermediate cutaneous nerve of thigh
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