Rolandic Anatomy
Greater Sciatic Foramen
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A large opening in the pelvis for the sciatic nerve and piriformis muscle. "Piriformis Syndrome" occurs when the muscle compresses the sciatic nerve within this foramen, causing leg pain that mimics a herniated disc.
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