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The sciatic nerve is a combination of which two nerves?

Correct Answer: common fibular and tibial

Explanation:

The sciatic nerve is a combination of common fibular and tibial. 


 


The sciatic nerve divides into its two branches::


1. The tibial nerve


2. The common fibular nerve


at the popliteal fossa.


 


The tibial nerve, which travels down the posterior compartment of the leg into the foot.


The common peroneal nerve also called the common fibular nerve, which travels down the anterior and lateral compartments of the leg into the foot.


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