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The pudendal nerve is a mixed nerve originating from the sacral plexus, specifically from the S2, S3, and S4 nerve roots. It travels through the pelvis and is the primary sensory nerve of the perineum, the region between the anus and the genitals. It also innervates voluntary muscles in the pelvic floor, including the external anal sphincter and the external urethral sphincter.
The pudendal nerve's pathway is complex, passing through the greater sciatic foramen and then curving around
Functionally, the pudendal nerve plays a crucial role in several bodily processes. It provides sensation to
Disorders affecting the pudendal nerve, known as pudendal neuralgia, can cause chronic pain in the perineal