Right piriformis locus

Deep gluteal projection

This point projects the right piriformis region into the deep gluteal field. The large uncertainty radius marks both depth and posterior projection, and the point is not a diagnosis of sciatic or pelvic symptoms.

Right sternocleidomastoid locusLeft sternocleidomastoid locusRight upper trapezius locusLeft upper trapezius locusRight levator scapulae locusLeft levator scapulae locusRight infraspinatus locusLeft infraspinatus locusRight quadratus lumborum locusLeft quadratus lumborum locusRight gluteus medius locusLeft gluteus medius locusRight piriformis locusRight piriformis locusLeft piriformis locus

Point 13 of 14 in Trigger Point Map

Cross-tradition overlaps

No overlapping points are registered for this point.

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Sources

Janet G. Travell and David G. Simons, Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual (primary_canonical)

Volume 2 hip and buttock chapters document piriformis trigger-point landmarks and referral patterns; this front-view projection is editorial because the muscle is deep and posterior.

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