Piriformis muscle
Synonyms German name: Birnenförmiger Muskel Definition The musculus piriformis is a pear-shaped muscle that belongs to the deep hip muscles. It helps, among other things, the external rotation, the abduction and the backward leading of the leg. Course of the musculus piriformis The musculus piriformis originates from the inner surface of the os sacrum (sacrum), … Piriformis muscle