Inferior Branch of Superior Gluteal Artery
Ramus inferior arteriae gluteae superioris
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Origin: Deep branch of superior gluteal artery.
Course: Inferolaterally between gluteus medius and gluteus minimus.
Branches: No named branches.
Supplied Structures: Gluteus medius and minimus.
Origin
The deep branch of the superior gluteal artery runs laterally between the gluteus medius and minimus muscles, where it divides into superior and inferior branches.
Course
The inferior branch runs laterally along the gluteus minimus.
Branches
It gives small branches to the gluteus medius and the gluteus minimus. It also forms anastomoses with the ascending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery.
Supplied Structures
It aids in the arterial supply of the gluteus medius and the gluteus minimus muscles and lateral aspect of the hip via its anastomoses.
