The majority of piriformis muscles are innervated by the superior gluteal nerve
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DOI: 10.1002/ca.23311
Abstract: The piriformis muscle is clinically implicated in pain disorders, posterior approaches for total hip arthroplasty, and iatrogenic injury to the muscle and the surrounding nerves. The piriformis muscle has been said to receive innervation from… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; gluteal nerve; piriformis muscle; anatomy ... See more keywords
The Relation of Sacral Nerve Roots to the Piriformis Muscle
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2018.09.179
Abstract: Methods: The piriformis muscle and sacral nerve roots were dissected through a peritoneal incision at the sacral promontory, followed by the identification and incision of the presacral fascia between the internal iliac vessels and hypogastric… read more here.
Keywords: nerve roots; sacral nerve; piriformis muscle; relation sacral ... See more keywords
Anatomical Variations of the Sciatic Nerve Exit from the Pelvis and Its Relationship with the Piriformis Muscle: A Cadaveric Study
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DOI: 10.3390/neurolint14040072
Abstract: Background: The sciatic nerve (SN) is the widest nerve of the human body that exits the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen, usually below the piriformis muscle (PM), and descends between the greater trochanter of… read more here.
Keywords: anatomical variations; sciatic nerve; pelvis; piriformis muscle ... See more keywords