Anatom3DPiriformis fascia
Fascia musculi piriformis · Povázka hruškovitého svalu
Fascia & connective tissue
Looks like
The thin fascia covering the piriformis muscle on the inner wall of the pelvis and in the buttock.
What it does
Covers the muscle and links to the pelvic wall and nearby nerves.
Keeping it well
The sciatic nerve runs close by; its link to buttock pain (piriformis syndrome) is debated.