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Which muscle is part of the lateral rotator group in the gluteal region?
Which muscle is part of the lateral rotator group in the gluteal region?
- Tensor fasciae latae
- Gluteus maximus
- Piriformis muscle (correct)
- Adductor magnus
What is the shape of the piriformis muscle?
What is the shape of the piriformis muscle?
- Flat (correct)
- Round
- Cylindrical
- Triangular
Where does the piriformis muscle originate from?
Where does the piriformis muscle originate from?
- Greater sciatic notch
- Posterior surface of the sacrum
- Greater trochanter of the femur
- Anterior surface of the sacrum (correct)
What is the main function of the piriformis muscle?
What is the main function of the piriformis muscle?
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Which nerve innervates the piriformis muscle?
Which nerve innervates the piriformis muscle?
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