Spinal segments innervating muscles of the lower extremity 1

Topic: Anatomy

Created on Wednesday, August 30 2006 by

Last modified on Wednesday, December 31 1969.

 
        A) L1
 
        B) L5
 
        C) T8
 
        D) S5
 
        E) T10
 

 

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ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) L1

This answer is incorrect.

L1 does not usually innervate the biceps femoris muscle in the lower extremity.  (See References)

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B) L5

This answer is correct.

Biceps femoris typically receives innervation from spinal segments L5, S1, and S2  (See References)

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C) T8

This answer is incorrect.

T8 does not usually innervate the biceps femoris muscle in the lower extremity.  (See References)

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D) S5

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S5 does not usually innervate the biceps femoris muscle in the lower extremity.  (See References)

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E) T10

This answer is incorrect.

T10 does not usually innervate the biceps femoris muscle in the lower extremity.  (See References)

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References:

1. Moore, K.L. (1992). Clinical Oriented Anatomy, 3rd Edition. Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore.

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Spinal segments innervating muscles of the lower extremity 1
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