Symptoms of sciatic nerve dysfunction can commonly result from a muscle spasm of which of the following?
A) Gluteus medius
B) Piriformis
C) Sartorius
D) Gluteus maximus

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Sciatic nerve dysfunction can be caused by a muscle spasm of the piriformis muscle, which runs near the sciatic nerve. When this muscle spasms, it can compress the nerve and cause pain, tingling, or numbness that radiates down the leg. The other listed muscles (gluteus medius, sartorius, and gluteus maximus) are not typically associated with sciatic nerve dysfunction.

Symptoms of Sciatic Nerve Dysfunction Can Commonly Result from a Muscle