Higher division of the tibial nerve in the leg: gross anatomical study with clinical implications

Norzana AG 1 , Farihah HS , Fairus A , Teoh SL , Nur AK , Faizah O Show all authors , Das S

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  • 1 Department of Anatomy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Clin Ter, 2013;164(1):1-3.
PMID: 23455733 DOI: 10.7417/CT.2013.1501

Abstract

Tibial nerve is a branch of the sciatic nerve and it is the main nerve innervating the muscles of the back of the leg. The tibial nerve divides into medial and lateral plantar nerves. The level of division may be important for surgical purpose. The main aim of the present study was to observe the exact level of division of the tibial nerve and discuss its clinical implications.

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