The sciatic nerve is composed of the
A) femoral nerve and the tibial nerve.
B) tibial nerve and the common fibular nerve.
C) femoral nerve and the obturator nerve.
D) common fibular nerve and the pudendal nerve.
E) superior gluteal and inferior gluteal.

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The sciatic nerve is composed of the tibial nerve and the common fibular nerve. These two nerves are bound together in the same sheath but separate at the knee to innervate different areas of the lower leg and foot.

The Sciatic Nerve Is Composed of the