Sciatic nerve

Nervus ischiadicus

Formed from the L4-S3 nerve roots of the sacral plexus. It exits the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen below the piriformis muscle. It descends through the posterior thigh, dividing into the tibial and common peroneal (fibular) nerves, usually at the popliteal fossa.

Tür Nerve
Vücut Sistemi Nervous
Vücut Bölgesi Hip
Ana Yapı nerve
Latince Adı Nervus ischiadicus
FMA ID 19034

İşlev

The largest and longest nerve in the body, providing motor innervation to the posterior thigh and all muscles below the knee. Provides sensory innervation to the lateral leg, foot, and parts of the posterior thigh.

Klinik Önemi

Sciatica (sciatic nerve irritation, often from disc herniation) causes radiating pain down the posterior leg. Piriformis syndrome compresses the nerve in the buttock. Improper gluteal injections can damage the nerve. Complete sciatic nerve injury causes loss of all movement below the knee.

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

What is the Sciatic nerve?
Formed from the L4-S3 nerve roots of the sacral plexus. It exits the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen below the piriformis muscle. It descends through the posterior thigh, dividing into the tibial and common peroneal (fibular) nerves, usually at the popliteal fossa.
What is the function of the Sciatic nerve?
The largest and longest nerve in the body, providing motor innervation to the posterior thigh and all muscles below the knee. Provides sensory innervation to the lateral leg, foot, and parts of the posterior thigh.
What body system is the Sciatic nerve part of?
The Sciatic nerve is part of the Nervous.
What conditions affect the Sciatic nerve?
Sciatica (sciatic nerve irritation, often from disc herniation) causes radiating pain down the posterior leg. Piriformis syndrome compresses the nerve in the buttock. Improper gluteal injections can damage the nerve. Complete sciatic nerve injury causes loss of all movement below the knee.
Where is the Sciatic nerve located?
The Sciatic nerve is located in the Hip region of the body.

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