Espiral Atlas
NerveLower limb

Common fibular nerve

nervus fibularis communis

The smaller of the two terminal branches of the sciatic nerve, formed at the apex of the popliteal fossa.

Lower limb – 3D human anatomy atlas

In the full entry

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  • Roots
  • Course
  • Motor part
  • Sensory part

Related clinical cases

  • Injuries of the sciatic nerve and piriformis syndrome
  • Injury of the common fibular nerve and foot drop

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