What does the sacral plexus do?

What does the sacral plexus do?

The sacral plexus (plexus sacralis) is a nerve plexus that provides motor and sensory nerves for the posterior thigh, most of the lower leg, the entire foot, and part of the pelvis (see the following image).

What does the Coccygeal nerve do?

The S5 roots and coccygeal nerves leave the sacral canal via the sacral hiatus. These nerves provide sensory and motor innervation to their respective dermatomes and myotomes. They also provide partial innervation to several pelvic organs, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, bladder, and prostate.

What nerves are affected by C2?

The C2 nerves affect sensation at the top and back of the scalp, ear lobes, and front of the neck. They also affect the muscles used for neck flexion (nodding).

Which is the longest and largest spinner nerve in human body?

The sciatic nerve is the largest and longest nerve in the human body, originating at the base of the spine and running along the back of each leg into the foot.

What happens if the sacral plexus is damaged?

A sacral plexus lesion may cause manifestations in the distributions of the gluteal, sciatic, tibial, and peroneal nerves. This manifests in weakness of the hip extensors, hip abductors, knee flexors, and all foot and toe functions.

Is Coccydynia permanent?

Coccydynia is often reported following a fall or after childbirth. In some cases, persistent pressure from activities like bicycling may cause the onset of coccyx pain. Coccydynia due to these causes usually is not permanent, but it may become very persistent and chronic if not controlled.

Is there a coccygeal spinal nerve?

These nerves emerge from the spinal cord through an opening called intervertebral foramen (an opening between adjacent vertebrae of the vertebral column). The coccygeal spinal nerves are spinal nerves emerging from the coccygeal region of the spinal cord, and to the corresponding vertebra.