Gluteal region Flashcards
1
Q
The superior gluteal artery is a branch of which artery?
A
P osterior division of internal iliac artery
2
Q
Which gluteal artery participates in which anastomosis around the hip joint?
A
The superior gluteal artery’s deep branch sends a branch to participate in the TROCHANTERIC ANASTOMOSIS
3
Q
State the respective gluteal arteries that arise from the anterior and posterior divisions of internal iliac artery.
A
Posterior division; Superior gluteal artery
Anterior division; Inferior gluteal artery
4
Q
The gluteal artery that gives off a branch to the sciatic nerve is
A
the inferior gluteal artery
5
Q
Is the internal iliac artery the smaller or larter branch of the common iliac artery?
A
The smaller
6
Q
The hypogastric artery is another name for which artery?
A
Internal iliac artery
