This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: FMGE 2018, Subject name: Anatomy
Nerve damaged in fracture neck fibula 
Select and explain. 
A. Superficial peroneal, B. Deep peroneal, C. Common peroneal, D. Tibial
C: Common peroneal
Answer: C: Common peroneal 
Explanation: Common peroneal / fibular nerve injury: 1. The common fibular nerve is susceptible to injury as it passes around the lateral aspect of the neck of the fibula. 2. It can be result of direct trauma. Secondary to knee injury or as a consequence of proximal fibular fracture, sometimes can be iatrogenic (Ex. Ahroscopy) 3. Symptoms of CPN injury. Foot drop Loss of sensation over the lateral aspect of leg & dorsum of foot Wasting of fibular & anterior Tibial muscle.