Muscle as shown in the illustration is supplied by:: (A) Superficial peroneal nerve, (B) Deep peroneal nerve, (C) Tibial nerve, (D) Sciatic nerve
Answer is B. Ans. B. Deep peroneal nerveThe muscle shown in the illustration is the Extensor Hallucis Longus.Extensor Hallucis Longus:a. Origin: Anterior surface of the fibula and the adjacent interosseous membrane.b. Insertion: Base and the middle of the dorsal aspect of the distal phalanx of great toec. Action: Extends great toes and dorsiflexes ankled. Innervation: Deep Peroneal nerve (L4, L5, S1)