Common peroneal nerve is related to which of the following structures: (A) Shaft of tibia, (B) Neck of fibula, (C) Lower tibio-fibular joint, (D) Shaft of fibula
Answer is B. B i.e., Neck of fibula Common peroneal nerve winds around neck of fibula to enter peroneus longus muscle. Because of its subcutaneous position it can be easily palpated here & is very prone to injury. So fracture neck of fibula may cause foot drop.