Left gluteal region, showing surface markings for arteries and sciatic nerve
Internal iliac artery and branches, including inferior gluteal artery
Details
Source
Internal iliac artery
Branches
Accompanying artery of ischiadic nerve
Vein
Inferior gluteal veins
Supplies
Gluteus maximus, piriformis and quadratus femoris muscles
Identifiers
Latin
arteria glutaea inferior
TA98
A12.2.15.018
TA2
4355
FMA
18871
Anatomical terminology
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The inferior gluteal artery (sciatic artery) is a terminal branch of the anterior trunk of the internal iliac artery. It exits the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen. It is distributed chiefly to the buttock and the back of the thigh.[citation needed]
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