Medial cluneal nerves
Medial Cluneal Nerves
The Medial Cluneal Nerves (/ˈmiːdiəl kljuːˈniːəl ˈnɜːrvz/), also known as the Middle Cluneal Nerves, are a group of cutaneous nerves in the human body that innervate the skin of the buttocks.
Etymology
The term "Medial Cluneal Nerves" is derived from the Latin words 'medius' meaning middle, 'clunis' meaning buttock, and 'nervus' meaning nerve.
Anatomy
The Medial Cluneal Nerves originate from the dorsal rami of the first to third sacral nerves (Sacral nerves). They pass through the posterior part of the pelvis and exit through the sacral hiatus to reach the skin of the buttocks.
Function
The primary function of the Medial Cluneal Nerves is to provide sensory innervation to the skin of the buttocks. They carry sensory information from the skin to the central nervous system (Central nervous system).
Clinical Significance
Damage or irritation to the Medial Cluneal Nerves can result in a condition known as Cluneal Nerve Entrapment (Cluneal Nerve Entrapment), which can cause lower back pain and buttock pain.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medial cluneal nerves
- Wikipedia's article - Medial cluneal nerves
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