NEURAL PATHWAY
The tibial nerve arises from the sciatic nerve (it is it’s large medial branch).
Sciatic Nerve → Tibial Nerve
FUNCTION
Motor function:
- Foot plantar flexion
- Foot inversion
- Toe flexion
Sensory function: sensory innervation of the plantar foot (sole of the foot).
CAUSE OF INJURY
Injured at the level of the popliteal fossa:
- Penetrating injury:
- Knee surgery
CLINICAL PRESNENTATION
OTHER INFO
Page Updated: 05.04.2017