common fibular nerve

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:nervous_system
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:common_peroneal_nerve
gptkbp:arterialSupply gptkb:anterior_tibial_artery
inferior lateral genicular artery
gptkbp:branch gptkb:sciatic_nerve
gptkbp:descendsAlong neck of fibula
gptkbp:givesRiseTo gptkb:deep_fibular_nerve
gptkb:superficial_fibular_nerve
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label common fibular nerve
gptkbp:injuryCauses foot drop
gptkbp:innervates gptkb:lateral_compartment_of_leg
anterior compartment of leg
gptkbp:length about 2 cm before division
gptkbp:location lateral side of knee
gptkbp:origin sciatic nerve at popliteal fossa
gptkbp:partOf peripheral nervous system
gptkbp:scientificName nervus fibularis communis
nervus peroneus communis
gptkbp:sensorySupply dorsum of foot
skin over upper lateral and lower posterolateral leg
gptkbp:significance can be compressed by tight plaster casts
can be injured in fibular fractures
compression causes neuropathy
gptkbp:supplies gptkb:tibialis_anterior
gptkb:fibularis_brevis
gptkb:fibularis_longus
gptkb:extensor_digitorum_longus
gptkb:extensor_hallucis_longus
gptkb:fibularis_tertius
short head of biceps femoris
gptkbp:vulnerableTo injury at fibular neck
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:bone
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5