5th lumbar spinal nerve (L5)
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Function
- hallux dorsiflexion
- sensory lateral leg, dorsal foot
Innervation
Pathology
Physical examination
- walking on heels test motor function at L4-L5.
- light touch in the dorsal foot tests sensory function at L5.
More general terms
Additional terms
References
- ↑ Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, 18. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998, 2018.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 13th ed. Isselbacher et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1994, pg 73-74
- ↑ Geriatrics at your Fingertips, 21st edition, 2019 Reuben DB et al (eds) American Geriatric Society ISSNL 1553-152X, ISBN 978-1-886775-62-6