Beginner Deep Fibular Nerve Quiz

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Q1. From which nerve does the deep fibular nerve arise?

  • Common fibular nerve
  • Tibial nerve
  • Femoral nerve
  • Obturator nerve

Q2. Which spinal nerve roots principally contribute to the deep fibular nerve?

  • L4, L5, and S1
  • S2, S3, and S4
  • L2 and L3 only
  • L1, L2, and L3

Q3. Which compartment of the leg is supplied by the deep fibular nerve?

  • Gluteal compartment
  • Medial thigh compartment
  • Posterior compartment
  • Anterior compartment

Q4. Which ankle movement depends strongly on muscles supplied by the deep fibular nerve?

  • Dorsiflexion
  • Hip extension
  • Knee flexion
  • Plantarflexion

Q5. Which muscle is innervated by the deep fibular nerve?

  • Fibularis longus
  • Soleus
  • Gastrocnemius
  • Tibialis anterior

Q6. Which toe movement is supported by deep fibular nerve innervation?

  • Toe adduction only
  • Toe flexion
  • Toe abduction only
  • Toe extension

Q7. Which small cutaneous area is supplied by the deep fibular nerve?

  • Lateral border of the foot
  • First dorsal web space
  • Medial heel
  • Entire sole

Q8. Which artery accompanies the deep fibular nerve through much of the anterior leg?

  • Inferior gluteal artery
  • Anterior tibial artery
  • Posterior tibial artery
  • Femoral artery

Q9. Which motor deficit may occur if the deep fibular nerve is injured proximally in the leg?

  • Weak hip adduction
  • Weak ankle plantarflexion
  • Weak knee extension
  • Weak ankle dorsiflexion

Q10. Which description best fits the deep fibular nerve?

  • A sensory-only nerve to the lateral thigh
  • A motor nerve to the quadriceps
  • A motor nerve to the posterior leg with sole sensation
  • A motor nerve to the anterior leg with a small sensory territory on the dorsum of the foot
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