Deep peroneal nerve
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The deep peroneal nerve, also known as deep fibular nerve, is one of two terminal branches of the common peroneal nerve.
Summary
origin: the terminal branch of common peroneal nerve in the lateral compartment of the leg
course: passes into the anterior compartment of the leg, where it courses inferiorly into the dorsal aspect of the foot under the extensor retinaculum at the ankle, between the tendons of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus
motor supply: anterior compartment of the leg and dorsum of the foot
sensory supply: dorsal aspect of the foot
Gross anatomy
Origin
Arises as one of two terminal branches of the common peroneal nerve deep to peroneus longus muscle.
Course
Courses medially under peroneus longus muscle to pierce the inter-muscular septum. After entering the anterior compartment of the leg, it makes a sharp turn and courses inferiorly on the anterior aspect of the interosseous membrane accompanied by the anterior tibial vessels. The deep peroneal nerve passes under the extensor retinaculum at the ankle between the tendons of extensor hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus along with the anterior tibial vessels.
Branches and supply
recurrent branch: articular supply to the knee
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muscular twigs to
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muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg
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muscles of the dorsum of the foot
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digital (sensory) nerves to the 1st and 2nd toes
Quiz questions
References
- 1. Rosse C, Gaddum-Rosse P. Hollinshead's textbook of anatomy. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (1997) ISBN:0397512562. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
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