Functional Anatomy

Piriformis

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Functional Anatomy

Testing Tape Specification KT Method Confirmation Testing

Origin

Pelvic surface of the sacrum between (and
lateral to) anterior sacral foramina 1-4,
superior border of greater sciatic foramen,
and pelvic surface of the sacrotuberous
ligament

Insertion

Superior border of greater trochanter of
the femur

Actions

Lateral (external) rotation of the hip; may
assist in abduction when the hip is flexed;
may assist in hip extension

Nerve

Sacral plexus (L5, S1,2)

0069-HI-XX Piriformis

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Functional Anatomy

2007-12-17

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