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 motor or sensory loss. Which of the following nerves was most likely injured?

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 motor or sensory loss. Which of the following nerves was most likely injured?


(A)Deep personal
(B)Femoral
(C)Superficial personal
(D)Sural
(E)Tibial

Answer: (A)Deep personal