Inflammation of a specific nerve, causing pain and tenderness along its path through the thigh and leg, is:
A) radiculitis.
B) shingles.
C) sciatica.
D) encephalitis.

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The inflammation of a specific nerve causing pain and tenderness along its path through the thigh and leg is called sciatica. Radiculitis refers to inflammation of a spinal nerve root, shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash, and encephalitis is inflammation of the brain.

Inflammation of a Specific Nerve, Causing Pain and Tenderness Along