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superior clunial nerves

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su·pe·ri·or clu·ni·al nerves

[TA]

terminal branches of the dorsal primary rami of the lumbar nerves, supplying the skin of the upper half of the gluteal region.

Synonym(s): nervi clunium superiores [TA]

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