The FAB glossary

superior gluteal nerve

This nerve originates from L4,5 and S1 in the lumbrosacral plexus emerging from the plevis above piriformis.

It innervates gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, and tensor fascia latae.


Related Tutorial.- The gluteal region
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