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Where does the pudendal nerve primarily originate from?
Where does the pudendal nerve primarily originate from?
- Ventral nerve roots of L4 and L5
- Ventral nerve roots of S2, S3, and S4 (correct)
- Ventral nerve roots of T10 and T11
- Ventral nerve roots of C6 and C7
Which muscle does the pudendal nerve travel anterior to?
Which muscle does the pudendal nerve travel anterior to?
- Sartorius muscle
- Piriformis muscle (correct)
- Gluteus maximus muscle
- Tensor fasciae latae muscle
Where does the pudendal nerve travel through the greater sciatic foramen?
Where does the pudendal nerve travel through the greater sciatic foramen?
- Between piriformis and coccygeus muscles (correct)
- Between tensor fasciae latae and vastus lateralis muscles
- Between gluteus medius and gluteus minimus muscles
- Between adductor magnus and semitendinosus muscles
Where is Alcock's canal located?
Where is Alcock's canal located?
What are the terminal branches of the pudendal nerve?
What are the terminal branches of the pudendal nerve?
Which type of pudendal nerve entrapment is described as the most common cause?
Which type of pudendal nerve entrapment is described as the most common cause?
What is the primary cause of pudendal neuropathy?
What is the primary cause of pudendal neuropathy?
Which condition is often confused with various morphologic/organ diseases due to its symptoms?
Which condition is often confused with various morphologic/organ diseases due to its symptoms?
What is the primary mechanism of pudendal neuralgia?
What is the primary mechanism of pudendal neuralgia?
Which activity is considered a common cause of pudendal neuropathy?
Which activity is considered a common cause of pudendal neuropathy?
What is an infrequent cause of pudendal neuropathy?
What is an infrequent cause of pudendal neuropathy?
Which group of individuals is prone to pudendal neuropathy due to their occupation?
Which group of individuals is prone to pudendal neuropathy due to their occupation?
What is a potential indirect cause of pudendal neuropathy?
What is a potential indirect cause of pudendal neuropathy?
What can exacerbate neuropathic pain associated with pudendal neuralgia?
What can exacerbate neuropathic pain associated with pudendal neuralgia?
Which treatment can lead to pudendal neuropathy, especially in males treated for cancer?
Which treatment can lead to pudendal neuropathy, especially in males treated for cancer?
What can cause changes in the ischial spine and the inferior lateral angle of the sacrum?
What can cause changes in the ischial spine and the inferior lateral angle of the sacrum?