Piriformis

Summary

Location:

In the hip region, deep within the buttocks, behind the gluteus maximus.

Information

Group:	Hip and Pelvis
Side(s) of body:	Back
Function/action:	Hip Lateral Rotator, Hip Stabiliser

Details

Joint:	Hip
Bone:	Sacrum, Femur
Origin:	Anterior surface of sacrum.
Insertion:	Superior border of greater trochanter of femur.

Exercises

Secondary muscle in:

Barbell Lunge, Barbell Reverse Lunge, Bulgarian Split Squat, Dumbbell Bulgarian Split Squat, Dumbbell Lunge, Dumbbell Reverse Lunge, Dumbbell Split Squat, Split Squat, Hip Abduction, Lying Side Leg Raise, Side Leg Raise, Bodyweight Lunge, Bodyweight Reverse Lunge, Bodyweight Split Squat, Side Lunge, Jumping Jack, Bodyweight Walking Lunge