The main nerves in the leg are the femoral nerve, which primarily serves the front of the leg, and the sciatic nerve, which serves the back of the leg.
Major Nerves of the Leg
Here's a breakdown of these key nerves and their functions:
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Femoral Nerve:
- Location: Primarily serves the front of the leg.
- Function:
- Stimulates thigh and hip flexor muscles (the psoas major and iliacus muscles).
- Helps with bending and straightening the legs and knees.
- Assists in bending at the hip.
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Sciatic Nerve:
- Location: Primarily serves the back of the leg.
- Function: (While not detailed in the provided reference, it is well-established that the sciatic nerve and its branches control muscles in the back of the thigh, lower leg, and foot. It also provides sensation to the lower leg and foot.)
