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Sciatic
Sciatic (pronunciation: /saɪˈætɪk/) refers to anything related to the sciatic nerve, the longest and widest single nerve in the human body. It begins in the lower back and runs through the buttock and down the lower limb.
Etymology
The term "sciatic" comes from the Latin sciaticus meaning "of the hip" and from the Greek iskhiadikos which also means "hip".
Related Terms
- Sciatica: A symptom of a problem with the sciatic nerve, causing pain in the lower back, hip, and outer side of the leg.
- Sciatic nerve: The largest nerve in the human body, it runs from the lower back, through the buttock, and down the lower limb.
- Sciatic notch: A deep notch in the hip bone, through which the sciatic nerve passes.
- Sciatic plexus: A network of nerves in the lower back, which gives rise to the sciatic nerve.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sciatic
- Wikipedia's article - Sciatic
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