Anatomical Basis of the Myofascial Trigger Points of the Gluteus Maximus Muscle

Figure 1

Lateral view of left gluteus maximus muscle. (a) Right gluteus maximus muscle divided into four quadrants: A, B, C, and D. (b) Inferior gluteal nerve entry points on the deep and upper surface of the right gluteus maximus nerve indicated in white pins. 1: piriformis muscle; 2: gluteus medius muscle; 3: inferior gluteal nerve; 4: sciatic nerve; 5: posterior femoral cutaneous nerve.

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