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common peroneal nerve — n the smaller of the branches into which the sciatic nerve divides passing obliquely outward and downward from the popliteal space and to the neck of the fibula where it divides into the deep peroneal nerve and the superficial peroneal nerve that … Medical dictionary
peroneal nerve — n COMMON PERONEAL NERVE see DEEP PERONEAL NERVE, SUPERFICIAL PERONEAL NERVE … Medical dictionary
deep peroneal nerve — n a nerve that arises as a branch of the common peroneal nerve where it forks between the fibula and the peroneus longus and that innervates or gives off branches innervating the muscles of the anterior part of the leg, the extensor digitorum… … Medical dictionary
superficial peroneal nerve — n a nerve that arises as a branch of the common peroneal nerve where it forks between the fibula and the peroneus longus and that innervates or supplies branches innervating the muscles of the anterior part of the leg and the skin on the lower… … Medical dictionary
Common fibular nerve — Peroneal nerve redirects here. This is not to be confused with Perineal nerve. Nerve: Common fibular Nerves of the right lower extremity Posterior view. (Common fibular labeled at center right as common peroneal.) Latin n. fibularis communis, n.… … Wikipedia
Nerve — A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory and motor information from one body part to another. See nervous system. * * * A whitish cordlike structure composed of one or more bundles (fascicles) of myelinated … Medical dictionary
Nerve compression syndrome — Trapped nerve redirects here. For other uses, see Trapped nerve (disambiguation). Nerve compression syndrome Classification and external resources ICD 9 355.9 MeSH … Wikipedia
Peroneal strike — A peroneal strike is a temporarily disabling blow to the side of the leg, just above the knee. The attacker aims at the common peroneal nerve, roughly a hand span above the knee, towards the back of the leg. This causes a temporary loss of motor… … Wikipedia
Nerve plexus — Spinal nerve Cervical plexus … Wikipedia
common peroneal neuropathy — neuropathy caused by a lesion of the common peroneal nerve, with symptoms such as ankle drop and sensory loss in the foot … Medical dictionary
