Nerve to Piriformis

Description

Piriformis muscle

Name

• Nerve to Piriformis
• Piriformis Nerve

Anatomy

• Nerve originates from sacral plexus
• Nerve roots are S1 and S2
• It runs through the piriformis muscle and exits inferiorly

Function

• Motor innervation of piriformis muscle

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Clinical Significance

• Piriformis Syndrome

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See Also

• Hip Pain Main
• Physical Exam Hip
• Nerve Anatomy Main

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