Leprosy: muscle testing

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Leprosy: muscle testing. The Leprosy Mission International. Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Source: Wellcome Collection.

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In this image an examiner is testing the lateral popliteal nerve supply to the anterior tibial muscles. The patient is asked to lift up (dorsiflex) the foot against resistance. If the nerve is affected, this action will be weak.

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