Which nerve supplies the dorsal web space between the hallux and second toe?

• A. Superficial peroneal
• B. Saphenous
• C. Sural
• D. Deep fibular

Answer: (D)

The dorsal web space between the big toe and the second toe is innervated by the deep fibular (deep peroneal) nerve. This nerve provides sensation to that small area on the dorsum, while the rest of the dorsum is covered by the superficial peroneal nerve. The saphenous nerve supplies the medial side of the foot, and the sural nerve supplies the lateral aspect, so they don’t cover this specific web space. The deep fibular nerve runs with the anterior tibial vessels and also carries motor fibers to the anterior compartment, but its cutaneous distribution notably includes that one web space, making it the correct choice.