Definition of Piriformis. Meaning of Piriformis. Synonyms of Piriformis

- The piriformis muscle (from Latin piriformis 'pear-shaped') is a flat, pyramidally-shaped muscle in the gluteal region of the lower limbs. It is one of...
- Piriformis syndrome is a condition which is believed to result from nerve compression at the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle. It is a specific case...
- people, the sciatic nerve runs through the piriformis muscle rather than beneath it. When the piriformis shortens or spasms due to trauma or overuse...
- The piriformis nerve, also known as the nerve to piriformis, is the peripheral nerve that provides motor innervation to the piriformis muscle. The nerve...
- traditional model of piriformis syndrome. Where sciatic nerve irritation in the buttocks was once thought of as only piriformis muscle, it is now recognized...
- unite to form a single nerve in front of the piriformis muscle. The nerve p****es beneath the piriformis and through the greater sciatic foramen, exiting...
- rotate the femur in the hip joint. It consists of the following muscles: piriformis, gemellus superior, obturator internus, gemellus inferior, quadratus femoris...
- The fascia of the piriformis is very thin and is attached to the front of the sacrum and the sides of the greater sciatic foramen; it is prolonged on the...
- colon are the external iliac vessels, ovary, obturator nerve, the left piriformis, and left sacral plexus of nerves. In front, it is separated from the...
- sinus labeled at bottom left. Details Identifiers Latin recessus piriformis, sinus piriformis MeSH D056144 TA98 A05.3.01.024 TA2 2880 FMA 55067 Anatomical...