Butt Stuff

Question 1

Seven Nerves through the Greater Sciatic Foramen

Answer 1

SSIPPNN “sippin’” With double of each letter but the I

• Sciatic N.
• Superior Gluteal N.
• Inferior Gluteal N.
• Pudendal N.
• Posterior Femoral Cutaneous N.
• N. to Quadratus Femoris M.
• N. to Obturator Internus M.

Question 2

Three Vessels of the Greater Sciatic Foramen

Answer 2

SII “Sí”

• Superior Gluteal A + V
• Inferior Gluteal A + V
• Internal Pudendal A + V

Question 3

The one muscle of the Greater Sciatic Foramen

Answer 3

• Piriformis

Question 4

Lesser Sciatic Foramen

Answer 4

“PINO” (like the wine)

• Pudendal N. (same from greater)
• Internal Pudendal A+V
• N. to Obturator Internus M.
• Obturator Internus M. Tendon

Key Note: If its Obturator (inner thigh) or Pudendal (genitals) It passes from the Greater into the Lesser. Exception is N. to Quadratus Femoris, which just leaves the greater and does not enter the lesser.