Accompanying artery of ischiadic nerve
| Accompanying artery of ischiadic nerve | |
|---|---|
 The arteries of the gluteal and posterior femoral regions (comitans nervi ischiadici labeled near center) | |
| Details | |
| Source | Inferior gluteal artery |
| Latin | Arteria comitans nervi ischiadici |
The accompanying artery of ischiadic nerve is a long, slender artery in the thigh. It branches of the inferior gluteal artery and accompanies the sciatic nerve for a short distance. It then penetrates it, and runs in its substance to the lower part of the thigh.
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This article incorporates text in the public domain from the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
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