Nerves of the lower limb

We're going to have a look at the major nerves of the lower limb. The ones I can find on these models, anyway. Let's link compartments of the thigh and leg to the nerves that innervate the muscle groups here.

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[grumbles]

Well my anatomy final exam is in 3 hours, and I only just now discovered this channel. I love your entertaining, conversational style of presentation! Your explanations are very clear, and enjoyable too!

[ofgraceandstarlight]

Thank you so much! You explained it so well.
I didn’t notice the differences in naming of the nerves vs arteries until you pointed it out.

Notes (for future ref.):
Gluteal area
- Gluteus maximus - Inferior gluteal nerve (action: thigh extension)
- Gluteus medius & minimus - Superior gluteal nerve (action: abduction)

Thighs
- Anterior (Quads + sartorius) - Femoral nerve (action: leg extension)
- Posterior (hamstrings) - Sciatic nerve (action: leg flexion)
- Medial (adductors)- Obturator nerve (action: adduction)

Legs
- Anterior (Tibialis anterior, etc) - Deep fibular nerve (action: dorsiflexion)
- Posterior (superficial & deep) - Tibial nerve (action: plantarflexion)
- Lateral (Fibularis longus, etc) - Common fibular nerve (action: plantarflexion, eversion)

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[BrownDogIsInTheHouse]

Thanks to you. I was able to understand where I am having severe pain and was able to let my physiotherapist know. I wish these were taught to everyone so that we can communicate better with our health providers. Simply telling them that it is hurting does not help them diagnose. Giving them more information helps them accurately diagnose and your video really help me. Thank you

[aljazko]

I love how he says "..but!" at 11:15 and proceeds to insert Gluteus maximus into its place.

[starlight]

I have lower limb viva next week . I am so scared because I was continuously mixing all the nerves and branches .Thankgod I discovered this great channel today. I hope I do well on the viva day.

[AGuru]

When I write "thank you", I felt it's not enough as you made is so fun learning. I smiled as I watched you Sam. I struggled to understand where the nerves are running, and now, I understand it very well. Anyway thank you so much - subscribed and liked!

[drahmedkhamas]

Thank you very much professor for showing the medial and lateral plantar branches of tibial nerve and the terminal end of deep fibular nerve, that was so helpful!

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[richardc]

Love the video, but i believe you may have misspoke at 17:48. The superficial fibular nerve gives rise to the medial and intermediate dorsal cutaneous nerves and the lateral dorsal cutaneous nerve comes from the sural nerve. In the video it is said that superficial fibular gives rise to medial and lateral dorsal cutaneous nerves.

[rosablack]

As a medical student, I found this video really helpful.Thanks alot. 🤗

[electronbox]

Super helpful, it's easy to get lost and overwhelmed with the level of detail when trying to understand the layout of the nerves, this is a great primer.

[nomadicgrenada]

Hey Sam, great videos on such complex subjects. Watching this with a deep fibula nerve that keeps going into spasm, such alot of pain from a 'nothing' injury. Keep up the great work you do. You're students are lucky to learn from you.

[mousalkadhimalhamadani]

I have a note; the superficial febular nerve divides to medial and intermediate dorsal cutaneous nerve while the sural nerve gives the lateral dorsal cutaneous nerve .... thank you