A herniation of which disk will likely result in motor and sensory changes of the lateral lower legs and soles of the feet?
A) L2-L3
B) L3-L5
C) L5-S1
D) S2-S3

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Clinical manifestations of posterolateral protrusions include radicular pain exacerbated by movement and straining (medial calf suggests L5; lateral calf suggests S1 root compression).Herniation of any of the other vertebrae will not result in the described symptoms.

A Herniation of Which Disk Will Likely Result in Motor