Does the Sciatic Nerve Pass Through the Piriformis

The sciatic nerve divides above the piriformis muscle; one portion passes through the piriformis, the other leaves the pelvic area above the muscle. The sciatic nerve divides above the piriformis, one portion travels in front of it, the other travels behind it.

Does the sciatic nerve go through the piriformis?

The sciatic nerve is a thick and long nerve in the body. It passes alongside or goes through the piriformis muscle, goes down the back of the leg, and eventually branches off into smaller nerves that end in the feet. Nerve compression can be caused by spasm of the piriformis muscle.

Which muscle does the sciatic nerve pass through?

The sciatic nerve starts just outside the base of your spine (lumbar spine and sacral region). It runs through the top of your gluteus muscles (butt) and down the back of your thighs (hamstrings) and lower legs (calves).