[DOC] [TLE] Sciatic Nerve Anatomy - Spine-Health [PAR] The longest nerve in the human body, the sciatic nerve may become irritated by a 
... in the human body, about as big around as a man's thumb at its largest point. 
The nerve originates in the lower spine as nerve roots exit the spinal cord ... at 
the back of the spine), and extends all the way down the back of the leg to the 
toes. [DOC] [TLE] Sciatica Information & Definition | Sciatic Nerve Pain Treatments ... [PAR] Sep 6, 2016 ... The pain is felt in the back of the leg running from the buttock down the back of 
the thigh ... The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest nerve in the body; ... The 
sciatic nerve and its nerve branches enable movement and ... The peroneal 
nerves originate from the nerve roots at the fourth and fifth lumbar spine... [DOC] [TLE] Sciatic nerve - Wikipedia [PAR] The sciatic nerve is a large nerve in humans and other animals. It begins in the 
lower back and runs through the buttock and down the lower limb. It is the longest 
and widest single nerve in the human body, going from the top of the leg to the 
foot on the posterior aspect. ... It is derived from spinal nerves L4 to S3. It contains
... [DOC] [TLE] Spinal Cord Anatomy - Apparelyzed [PAR] From the brain the cord runs down the back and is surrounded and protected by 
... The spinal cord is connected to the brain and is about the diameter of a human 
finger. ... The nerves which exit the spinal cord in the upper section, the neck, 
control ... cord in the mid and lower section of the back, control the trunk and legs,
... [DOC] [TLE] Nerves of the Leg and Foot | Interactive Anatomy Guide - InnerBody [PAR] The nerves of the leg and foot serve to propel the body through the actions of the 
... from spinal nerves connected to the spinal cord in the lower back and pelvis. ... 
of the anterior and medial thigh, while its largest branch, the saphenous nerve, ... 
to create the constant, subtle shifting of the feet that keeps us from falling down. [DOC] [TLE] Sciatic Nerve - Anatomy Pictures and Information - InnerBody [PAR] The sciatic nerve is the largest and longest spinal nerve in the human body. ... the 
lower back, the sciatic nerve runs through the buttocks and into the thighs. ... and 
innervates the muscles of the lower legs and feet indirectly through its branches. 
... of the hip and thigh also run through the sciatic nerve toward the spinal cord. [DOC] [TLE] Peripheral Nervous System: Spinal Nerves and Plexuses [PAR] Nov 27, 2011 ... The rootlets extend out of the spinal cord medially and combine to form roots. ... 
The dorsal rami innervate the deep muscles of the back for motor ... Sciatic nerve, 
the largest nerve of the sacral plexus is actually two .... It's an anterior view. ... 
large branches that run together in the posterior thigh region (Tibial... [DOC] [TLE] sciatica facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about ... [PAR] This nerve runs from the lower part of the spinal cord down the back and side of 
... The sciatic nerve is the largest and longest nerve in the body. ... The nerve 
passes through the hip joint and continues down the back and side of the leg to 
the foot. ... how long it has continued, and any accidents or unusual activities 
prior to its... [DOC] [TLE] Spinal Nerves Up Close - SpinalHub [PAR] 8 cervical (C), in your neck or upper area of your spinal cord; 12 thoracic (T), in 
your chest region; 5 lumbar (L), in your middle to lower back; 5 sacral (S), in your 
lower back ... of your spinal cord power leg muscles for walking, running and 
jumping. ... nerves receive information from your brain down through your spinal 
cord. [DOC] [TLE] Back Pain - In-Depth Report - NY Times Health - The New York Times [PAR] It is the longest and widest single nerve in the body. ... The main nerve traveling

Question: Originating in the spinal cord & running down the back of the thigh, it's the largest nerve in the body
Answer: the sciatic nerve