Variations of nerves located in deep gluteal region

Okajimas Folia Anat Jpn. 1999 Dec;76(5):273-6. doi: 10.2535/ofaj1936.76.5_273.

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.

MeSH terms

  • Buttocks / innervation*
  • Cadaver
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Lumbosacral Plexus
  • Male
  • Muscle, Skeletal / innervation
  • Pelvis / innervation