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Definition of Sciatic nerve

1. Noun. Arises from the sacral plexus and passes about halfway down the thigh where it divides into the common peroneal and tibial nerves.

Definition of Sciatic nerve

1. Noun. (neuroanatomy) A large nerve that starts in the lower back and runs through the buttock and down the lower limb. ¹

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Medical Definition of Sciatic nerve

1. A nerve which originates in the lumbar and sacral spinal cord (l4 to s3) and supplies motor and sensory innervation to the lower extremity. The sciatic nerve, which is the main continuation of the sacral plexus, is the largest nerve in the body. It has two major branches, the tibial nerve and the peroneal nerve. (12 Dec 1998)

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