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Movements of the lower limb (segmental nerve supply)

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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  • hip joint
    • flexors L1,2,3
    • extensors L4,5,S1
    • adductors L1,2,3
    • abductors L4,5,S1
    • med. rotators L1,2,3
    • lat. rotators L4,5,S1

  • knee joint:
    • extensors L3,4
    • flexors L5,S1

  • ankle:
    • dorsi-flexors L4,5
    • plantar-flexors S1,2

  • subtalar invertors L4,5; evertors L5,S1

  • foot:
    • toe extensors L5,S1
    • toe long flexors S2
    • extension of big toe L5
    • small muscles of the sole S3

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