The sciatic nerve

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The sciatic nerve

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Most commonly divides onto common peroneal and tibial branches in the middle of the hamstring compartment

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Arises from L3/4/5/S1/2

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Emerges from the lower border of piriformis

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Can be injured by intramuscular injections in the upper outer quadrant of the buttock

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Gives no branches in the gluteal compartment

1.	The sciatic nerve
A.	Arises from L3/4/5/S1/2
B.	Emerges from the lower border of piriformis
C.	Most commonly divides onto common peroneal and tibial branches in the middle of the hamstring compartment
D.	Can be injured by intramuscular injections in the upper outer quadrant of the buttock
E.	Gives no branches in the gluteal compartment
Answer» C. Most commonly divides onto common peroneal and tibial branches in the middle of the hamstring compartment

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