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 b
Superior gluteal artery and many of the structures it supplies.
Gluteus medius
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The gluteus medius, one of the three gluteal muscles, is a broad, thick, radiating muscle. It is situated on the outer surface of the pelvis.
Superior gluteal artery
…deep branch passes deep to the gluteus medius. It almost immediately subdivides into the superior and inferior divisions. The deep branch supplies the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, and tensor fasciae latae muscles, as well as the hip joint. The superior division continues the original course of the vessel, passing…
Gluteus medius muscle (shown in green text)