A motorcyclist suffers a fracture of the fibular neck, injuring the common fibular nerve. Which function is most impaired?
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Correct answer: Foot eversion
The common fibular nerve innervates muscles responsible for foot eversion via the superficial fibular nerve. Injury also causes foot drop.
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