The sciatic nerve splits to form which two nerves? Question options: A) pudendal and common peroneal nerves B) femoral and tibial nerves C) pudendal and femoral nerves D) common fibular and tibial nerves E) pudendal and tibial nerves

The sciatic nerve splits to form which two nerves? Question options: A) pudendal and common peroneal nerves B) femoral and tibial nerves C) pudendal and femoral nerves D) common fibular and tibial nerves E) pudendal and tibial nerves

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

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Chapter1: Introduction To Medical Terminology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 44LE: The medical term meaning suturing together the ends of a severed nerve is neurorraphy

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The sciatic nerve splits to form which two nerves?

Question options:

A)	pudendal and common peroneal nerves

B)	femoral and tibial nerves

C)	pudendal and femoral nerves

D)	common fibular and tibial nerves

E)	pudendal and tibial nerves

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