The piriformis muscle:

A) is innervated by the superior gluteal nerve.
B) is innervated by the inferior gluteal nerve.
C) attaches to the lesser trochanter.
D) may compress the sciatic nerve, a condition called piriformis syndrome.
E) medially rotates the thigh.


Ans: D

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