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Superior gluteal artery
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The superior gluteal artery is the terminal branch of the posterior division of the internal iliac artery. It exits the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen before splitting into a superficial branch and a deep branch.
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Superior gluteal artery | |
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![]() Left gluteal region, showing surface markings for arteries and sciatic nerve | |
Internal iliac artery and some of its branches (superior gluteal artery labeled at right) | |
Details | |
Source | Internal iliac artery |
Vein | Superior gluteal veins |
Supplies | Gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus and tensor fasciae latae |
Identifiers | |
Latin | arteria glutaea superior |
TA98 | A12.2.15.013 |
TA2 | 4310 |
FMA | 18868 |
Anatomical terminology |
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