Medial plantar nerve
Medial Plantar Nerve
The Medial Plantar Nerve (pronounced: me-dee-al plan-tar nerv) is a significant nerve in the human body, specifically in the foot region. It is a branch of the Tibial Nerve, which is itself a branch of the Sciatic Nerve.
Etymology
The term "Medial Plantar Nerve" is derived from the Latin words 'medius' meaning middle, 'planta' meaning sole, and 'nervus' meaning sinew or nerve.
Function
The Medial Plantar Nerve is responsible for innervating the skin and muscles of the medial (inner) part of the foot. It provides sensory innervation to the skin of the medial three and a half toes and the medial sole of the foot. It also provides motor innervation to the Abductor Hallucis, Flexor Digitorum Brevis, Flexor Hallucis Brevis, and the first Lumbrical Muscle.
Clinical Significance
Damage or injury to the Medial Plantar Nerve can result in a condition known as Medial Plantar Neuropathy, also known as Jogger's Foot. This condition can cause numbness, tingling, or pain in the area of the foot innervated by the nerve.
Related Terms
- Tibial Nerve
- Sciatic Nerve
- Abductor Hallucis
- Flexor Digitorum Brevis
- Flexor Hallucis Brevis
- Lumbrical Muscle
- Medial Plantar Neuropathy
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medial plantar nerve
- Wikipedia's article - Medial plantar nerve
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