Submit. Â· just now. Report Abuse. A hermaphrodite is an organism having both male and female reproductive organs.In many species, hermaphroditism is a common part of the life-cycle, enabling a form of sexual reproduction in which the two sexes are not separated into distinct male and female types of individual.
Muscle Attachments: The piriformis muscle arises off the anterior (internal) surface of the sacrum and passes through the greater sciatic foramen to exit the pelvis laterally and attach to the greater trochanter of femur.
Causes of Piriformis Syndrome. The exact causes of piriformis syndrome are unknown. Suspected causes include: 1  Muscle spasm in the piriformis muscle, either because of irritation in the piriformis muscle itself, or irritation of a nearby structure such as the sacroiliac joint or hip.2  Tightening of the muscle, in response to injury or spasm. 3  Swelling of the piriformis muscle, due to injury or spasm. Muscle spasm in the piriformis muscle, either because of irritation in the piriformis muscle itself, or irritation of a nearby structure such as the sacroiliac joint or hip. 2  Tightening of the muscle, in response to injury or spasm. 3  Swelling of the piriformis muscle, due to injury or spasm.