1. Identify the small saphenous vein and the sural nerve n the superficial fascia. (G 6.41B;N 471;Gl 34.36A)
  2. Attempt to identify the lateral sural nerve joining the sural nerve. (G 6.6B;N 527;Gl 34.36A)
Important Relationship
  • The sural nerve passes posterior to the fibula (lateral malleolus).
Sural Nerve