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Corpus: Lateral plantar nerve

Synonym: external plantar nerve

1. Definition

The lateral plantar nerve is a mixed nerve branch originating from the tibial nerve.

2. Anatomy

The lateral plantar nerve accompanies the lateral plantar artery to the lateral side of the foot. It is situated between the flexor digitorum brevis muscle and the quadratus plantae muscle. This nerve is bifurcated into two branches: a superficial branch and a deep branch.

3D-model of the leg nerves. The lateral plantar nerve is labeled with no. 17.

3. Branches

  • Superficial branch (Ramus superficialis)
  • Deep branch (Ramus profundus)

The initial branch that diverges from the lateral plantar nerve is commonly referred to as the Baxter nerve.

4. Function

The lateral plantar nerve innervates the skin of the fifth toe and the lateral half of the fourth toe, as well as the skin on the sole of the foot proximal to the fifth toe. Its motor functions include supplying several muscles in the foot:

Stichworte: Corpus, Lower extremity, Nerve

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Natascha van den Höfel
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Dr. rer. nat. Fabienne Reh
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