In peripheral neuropathies and common peroneal nerve lesions, which muscle often shows wasting?

Autor: Alexander Z
1.6.Peripheres Nervensystem und Rückenmark.
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August 24, 2024

In peripheral neuropathies and common peroneal nerve lesions, which muscle often shows wasting?

A: Extensor hallucis longus

B: Tibialis anterior

C: Extensor digitorum brevis

D: Gastrocnemius

Wasting of the extensor digitorum brevis (EDB) is commonly observed in peripheral neuropathies and lesions of the common peroneal nerve. In a healthy individual, the EDB muscle stands out distinctly, resembling a grape, when the toes are dorsiflexed against resistance.

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In peripheral neuropathies and common peroneal nerve lesions, which muscle often shows wasting?

In peripheral neuropathies and common peroneal nerve lesions, which muscle often shows wasting?

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