Cluneal nerves

Cluneal nerves

The clunial nerves (or cluneal nerves) are cutaneous nerves of the buttocks. They are often classified according to where on the buttocks they innervate. Specifically, the nerves are as follows:

  • Superior clunial nerves
  • Medial clunial nerves
  • Inferior clunial nerves

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