Variations of Nerves Located in Deep Gluteal Region
Okajimas Folia Anatomica Japonica, vol.76, no.5, pp.273-276, 1999 (Scopus)
- 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
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- 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.