piriformis muscle
one of six small hip muscles in the lateral rotator group
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piriformis muscle
Summary
piriformis muscle is a class of anatomical entity[1]. It ranks in the top 9% of class_of_anatomical_entity entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,266 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- piriformis muscle's instance of is recorded as class of anatomical entity[3].
- piriformis muscle's instance of is recorded as chiral muscle organ type[4].
- piriformis muscle is a type of gluteal muscles[5].
- piriformis muscle is a type of particular anatomical entity[6].
- piriformis muscle is part of deep gluteal muscles[7].
- piriformis muscle is part of Q119724802[8].
- piriformis muscle's Commons category is recorded as Piriformis muscles[9].
- piriformis muscle's described by source is recorded as Gray's Anatomy (20th edition)[10].
- piriformis muscle's connects with is recorded as bursa of piriformis[11].
- piriformis muscle's innervated by is recorded as Anterior ramus of first sacral nerve[12].
- piriformis muscle's innervated by is recorded as Anterior ramus of second sacral nerve[13].
- piriformis muscle's muscle action is recorded as laterally rotation of the hip joint[14].
- piriformis muscle's muscle origin is recorded as sacrum[15].
- piriformis muscle's muscle origin is recorded as sacrotuberous ligament[16].
- piriformis muscle's muscle insertion is recorded as greater trochanter[17].
Why It Matters
piriformis muscle ranks in the top 9% of class_of_anatomical_entity entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,266 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] It is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]