Following an injury to the leg, a patient is unable to dorsiflex their foot. Which nerve is most likely to be damaged?

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Sural nerve

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Deep branch of the common peroneal nerve

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Superficial branch of the common peroneal nerve

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Saphenous nerve

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None of the above

1.	Following an injury to the leg, a patient is unable to dorsiflex their foot. Which nerve is most likely to be damaged?
A.	Deep branch of the common peroneal nerve
B.	Sural nerve
C.	Superficial branch of the common peroneal nerve
D.	Saphenous nerve
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. Sural nerve

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