Variations of Nerves Located in Deep Gluteal Region

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Haluk Uluutku M. H., Kurtoǧlu Z.

Okajimas Folia Anatomica Japonica, vol.76, no.5, pp.273-276, 1999 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 76 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 1999
  • Doi Number: 10.2535/ofaj1936.76.5_273
  • Journal Name: Okajimas Folia Anatomica Japonica
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.273-276
  • Keywords: Deep gluteal region, Piriformis syndrome, Sacral plexus, Sciatic nerve, Variation
  • Uşak University Affiliated: No

Abstract

The relation of the nerves with the piriformis muscle in the deep gluteal region examined in 50 buttock from 18 male and 7 male newborn cadavers. The nerves were found in usual position in 74% of sides, while one or more nerves perforated the piriformis in 16% and, unusual location of the nerves with intact piriformis was in 10% of sides. Abnormal located nerves are utilised in view of whether originating from dorsal or ventral part of the sacral plexus.