Multiple Anomalous Variations in the Gluteal Region
We report a case of multiple anatomical variations in the right gluteal region of a 60 years old male cadaver. In the present case lower formation of the sciatic nerve was observed with the peroneal component emerging between the two parts of piriformis along with the inferior gluteal nerve and the...
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| author | Kotian SR D'Souza AS Shamshudheen S Sangeetha C Sumalatha S |
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| description | We report a case of multiple anatomical variations in the right gluteal region of a 60 years old male cadaver. In the present case lower formation of the sciatic nerve was observed with the peroneal component emerging between the two parts of piriformis along with the inferior gluteal nerve and the tibial component arising inferior to it accompanied by the posterior femoral cutaneous nerve. At the lower border of piriformis, both the tibial and common peroneal components united and descended as a single trunk and further had a normal termination in the popliteal fossa. The posterior femoral cutaneous nerve (PFCN) also presented variations by forming a communicating plexus with the inferior gluteal nerve and terminated in the gluteal region. The variations in the formation of sciatic nerve, the anomalous communication and termination of the PFCN are very important for surgeons and clinicians while planning the treatment regime. Anaesthetists should also be aware of these variations during nerve blocks. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a4cd8184ff844ad88bc6a762c1d5950b2022-12-22T00:26:23ZengLight House Polyclinic MangaloreOnline Journal of Health & Allied Sciences0972-59972014-10-01133Multiple Anomalous Variations in the Gluteal RegionKotian SR0D'Souza AS1Shamshudheen S2Sangeetha C3Sumalatha S4Department of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, IndiaDepartment of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, IndiaDepartment of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, IndiaDepartment of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, IndiaDepartment of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, IndiaWe report a case of multiple anatomical variations in the right gluteal region of a 60 years old male cadaver. In the present case lower formation of the sciatic nerve was observed with the peroneal component emerging between the two parts of piriformis along with the inferior gluteal nerve and the tibial component arising inferior to it accompanied by the posterior femoral cutaneous nerve. At the lower border of piriformis, both the tibial and common peroneal components united and descended as a single trunk and further had a normal termination in the popliteal fossa. The posterior femoral cutaneous nerve (PFCN) also presented variations by forming a communicating plexus with the inferior gluteal nerve and terminated in the gluteal region. The variations in the formation of sciatic nerve, the anomalous communication and termination of the PFCN are very important for surgeons and clinicians while planning the treatment regime. Anaesthetists should also be aware of these variations during nerve blocks.http://www.ojhas.org/issue51/2014-3-5.htmlSciatic nerveTibial nerveCommon peroneal nervePiriformisPosterior femoral cutaneous nerveInferior gluteal nerve |
| spellingShingle | Kotian SR D'Souza AS Shamshudheen S Sangeetha C Sumalatha S Multiple Anomalous Variations in the Gluteal Region Online Journal of Health & Allied Sciences Sciatic nerve Tibial nerve Common peroneal nerve Piriformis Posterior femoral cutaneous nerve Inferior gluteal nerve |
| title | Multiple Anomalous Variations in the Gluteal Region |
| title_full | Multiple Anomalous Variations in the Gluteal Region |
| title_fullStr | Multiple Anomalous Variations in the Gluteal Region |
| title_full_unstemmed | Multiple Anomalous Variations in the Gluteal Region |
| title_short | Multiple Anomalous Variations in the Gluteal Region |
| title_sort | multiple anomalous variations in the gluteal region |
| topic | Sciatic nerve Tibial nerve Common peroneal nerve Piriformis Posterior femoral cutaneous nerve Inferior gluteal nerve |
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