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Lateral Sural From Common Peroneal — FRCA Primary MCQ

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The nerve to the lateral cutaneous nerve of the calf arises from the:

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Correct answer: A — Common peroneal nerve

The lateral cutaneous nerve of the calf (lateral sural cutaneous nerve) arises from the common peroneal nerve in the popliteal fossa. It supplies sensation to the posterolateral leg. It may communicate with the medial sural cutaneous nerve (from tibial nerve) to form the sural nerve which supplies the lateral foot and ankle.

Reference: RCoA 2021 Primary FRCA Curriculum