Definition of Piriformis. Meaning of Piriformis. Synonyms of Piriformis

- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- sinus labeled at bottom left. Details Identifiers Latin recessus piriformis, sinus piriformis MeSH D056144 TA98 A05.3.01.024 TA2 2880 FMA 55067 Anatomical...
- finger into a skull's piriform aperture Details Identifiers Latin apertura piriformis TA98 A02.1.00.088 TA2 493 FMA 53137 Anatomical terminology [edit on Wikidata]...
- piriformis syndrome is overdiagnosed". Muscle Nerve. 28 (5): 644–6. doi:10.1002/mus.10483. PMID 14571471. Tiel RL, Kline DG (July 2006). "Piriformis syndrome"...