Swainson's hawk. Swainson's hawk (Buteo swainsoni), is a large Buteo hawk of the Falconiformes, sometimes separated in the Accipitriformes like its relatives. This species was named after William Swainson, a British naturalist.
The peroneal nerve controls the muscles that lift your foot. This nerve runs near the surface of your skin on the side of your knee closest to your hand. Activities that compress this nerve can increase your risk of foot drop. Crossing your legs. People who habitually cross their legs can compress the peroneal nerve on their uppermost leg.
What Causes Drop Foot? Drop foot is a symptom of an underlying problem resulting in weakness or paralysis of the muscles that lift the foot. It is important to note that drop foot is not a disease; rather it is a symptom of a greater problem. Some causes of drop foot include: Nerve damage, including severing, stretching, or nicking of the nerve.