Neuroanatomy USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A patient presents to the physician complaining of 'something wrong with her foot' that causes her to trip and fall. Physical examination reveals an inability to dorsiflex (extend) the foot and a loss of sensation between the first and second toes. There is no other motor or sensory loss. Which of the following nerves was most likely injured?
Answer choices
- AFemoral
- BSuperficial peroneal
- CDeep peronealCorrect answer
- DTibial
- ESural
- FCommon peroneal
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