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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Gluteal Nerve'''<br />
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[[File:Gray828.png|thumb|right|300px|The course of the gluteal nerve and its branches in the human body.]]<br />
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The '''Gluteal Nerve''' is a nerve in the human body that innervates the [[gluteus maximus]], [[gluteus medius]], and [[gluteus minimus]] muscles. It is derived from the [[sacral plexus]] and consists of fibers from the L4, L5, and S1 spinal nerves.<br />
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==Anatomy==<br />
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The gluteal nerve is divided into two main branches: the [[superior gluteal nerve]] and the [[inferior gluteal nerve]]. The superior gluteal nerve innervates the gluteus medius and minimus muscles, while the inferior gluteal nerve innervates the gluteus maximus muscle.<br />
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==Function==<br />
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The gluteal nerve is responsible for the movement and sensation of the gluteal muscles. It plays a crucial role in actions such as walking, running, and jumping.<br />
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==Clinical Significance==<br />
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Damage to the gluteal nerve can result in [[gluteal nerve palsy]], which can cause difficulty in walking and loss of sensation in the gluteal region. This can be caused by trauma, surgery, or diseases such as [[diabetes]].<br />
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==See Also==<br />
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* [[Nervous system]]<br />
* [[Peripheral nervous system]]<br />
* [[Sacral plexus]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Human anatomy]]<br />
[[Category:Nervous system]]<br />
[[Category:Peripheral nervous system]]<br />
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