When a person sits on a hard surface for a period of time, his foot or leg may "go to sleep." This sensation is the result of compressing the ________ nerve.
A) femoral
B) sciatic
C) obturator
D) pudendal
E) ulnar

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The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body, running from the lower back down the back of each leg. When a person sits on a hard surface for a long time, pressure can be placed on the sciatic nerve, leading to the sensation of the foot or leg "going to sleep." This is due to the temporary restriction of blood flow and nerve compression, which can cause numbness or a tingling sensation.

When a Person Sits on a Hard Surface for a Period