Inferior Gluteal Artery – Mnemonic [ NEVER FORGET AGAIN ]

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Here is a quick mnemonic/memory aid “INFERIOR“ to remember about Inferior Gluteal Artery important facts

  • “Gray’s Anatomy” – Page 245 📖
  • “Atlas of Human Anatomy” – Page 112 📖
  • “Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology” – Page 378 📖
  • “Netter’s Atlas of Human Anatomy” – Page 205 📖
  • “Clinical Anatomy by Regions” – Page 321 📖
  • “Grant’s Dissector” – Page 157 📖
  • “Anatomy & Physiology Workbook For Dummies” – Page 89 📖
  • “Atlas of Anatomy” – Page 433 📖

I – “Ipsilateral Origin”: The Inferior Gluteal Artery arises from the internal iliac artery on the same side.

N – “Near Nerve”: It runs near the sciatic nerve, which is an important anatomical landmark.

F – “Feed Gluteal Muscles”: The primary function of the Inferior Gluteal Artery is to supply blood to the gluteal muscles.

E – “Exit Pelvis”: After its origin, it exits the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen.

R – “Reinforces Superior”: It reinforces the superior gluteal artery in supplying blood to the gluteal region.

I – “Inferior Termination”: The artery terminates by branching into smaller vessels within the gluteal region.

O – “Overall Blood Supply”: Together with the superior gluteal artery, it contributes to the overall blood supply of the gluteal muscles.

R – “Relevant in Hip Surgery”: Surgeons consider the location and anatomy of the Inferior Gluteal Artery during hip surgeries to avoid complications.

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Dr. Arin Nandi

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