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== Description == | == Description == | ||
The inferior gluteal artery is a terminal branch of the internal iliac artery supplying the gluteal and thigh regions. It is initially found in the pelvis after which it runs through the greater sciatic foramen to emerge into the gluteal region. <ref>Inferior gluteal artery. Available from: https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/inferior-gluteal-artery (Accessed, 28 November 2020)</ref> | The inferior gluteal artery is a terminal branch of the internal iliac artery supplying the gluteal and thigh regions. It is initially found in the pelvis after which it runs through the greater sciatic foramen to emerge into the gluteal region. <ref name=":0">Inferior gluteal artery. Available from: https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/inferior-gluteal-artery (Accessed, 28 November 2020)</ref> | ||
==Anatomy== | ==Anatomy== | ||
The inferior gluteal artery passes downward between the second and the third sacral segments on the sacral plexus. Then the inferior gluteal artery exits the pelvic cavity via the infrapiriform foramen, and then ramifies within the gluteal region muscles.<ref>Inferior gluteal artery. Available from: https://www.anatomy.net/inferior-gluteal-artery (Accessed, 28 November 2020)</ref> | The inferior gluteal artery passes downward between the second and the third sacral segments on the sacral plexus. Then the inferior gluteal artery exits the pelvic cavity via the infrapiriform foramen, and then ramifies within the gluteal region muscles.<ref>Inferior gluteal artery. Available from: https://www.anatomy.net/inferior-gluteal-artery (Accessed, 28 November 2020)</ref> | ||
== Branches == | == Branches == | ||
As the terminal branch of the internal iliac artery, the inferior gluteal artery supplies the gluteal and thigh regions. It runs from the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen to come into the gluteal region. Inside the pelvis, it gives out several branches to supply the pelvic floor muscles. At its exit, it comes out into the gluteal region to give out branches that supply the sciatic nerve and the muscles and skin of the gluteal, hip, and thigh regions. | As the terminal branch of the internal iliac artery, the inferior gluteal artery supplies the gluteal and thigh regions. It runs from the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen to come into the gluteal region. Inside the pelvis, it gives out several branches to supply the pelvic floor muscles. At its exit, it comes out into the gluteal region to give out branches that supply the sciatic nerve and the muscles and skin of the gluteal, hip, and thigh regions. <ref name=":0" /> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Description[edit | edit source]
The inferior gluteal artery is a terminal branch of the internal iliac artery supplying the gluteal and thigh regions. It is initially found in the pelvis after which it runs through the greater sciatic foramen to emerge into the gluteal region. [1]
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The inferior gluteal artery passes downward between the second and the third sacral segments on the sacral plexus. Then the inferior gluteal artery exits the pelvic cavity via the infrapiriform foramen, and then ramifies within the gluteal region muscles.[2]
Branches[edit | edit source]
As the terminal branch of the internal iliac artery, the inferior gluteal artery supplies the gluteal and thigh regions. It runs from the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen to come into the gluteal region. Inside the pelvis, it gives out several branches to supply the pelvic floor muscles. At its exit, it comes out into the gluteal region to give out branches that supply the sciatic nerve and the muscles and skin of the gluteal, hip, and thigh regions. [1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Inferior gluteal artery. Available from: https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/inferior-gluteal-artery (Accessed, 28 November 2020)
- ↑ Inferior gluteal artery. Available from: https://www.anatomy.net/inferior-gluteal-artery (Accessed, 28 November 2020)
