1. Arises from the sacral plexus and passes about halfway down the thigh where it divides into the common peroneal and tibial nerves
   "Sciatica is often caused by compression of the sciatic nerve";
   - nervus ischiadicus

Derived forms: sciatic nerves

Type of: nerve, nervus

Part of: leg, peg [informal], pin [informal], stick [informal]

Encyclopedia: Sciatic nerve