Superior Branch of Superior Gluteal Artery
Ramus superior arteriae gluteae superioris
Read moreSuperior Branch of Superior Gluteal Artery Quick Facts
Origin: Deep branch of superior gluteal artery.
Course: Laterally between gluteus medius and minimus muscles.
Branches: Anastomoses with the deep circumflex iliac artery and a branch of the lateral circumflex artery.
Supplied Structures: Gluteus medius and minimus muscles.
Superior Branch of Superior Gluteal Artery Origin
The deep branch of the superior gluteal artery runs laterally between the gluteus medius and minimus muscles and divides into a superior and an inferior branch.
Superior Branch of Superior Gluteal Artery Course
The superior branch runs along the superior border of the gluteus minimus muscle as far as the anterior superior iliac spine.
Superior Branch of Superior Gluteal Artery Branches
It anastomoses with the deep circumflex iliac artery and also with the ascending branch of lateral circumflex femoral artery.
Superior Branch of Superior Gluteal Artery Supplied Structures
It aids in the arterial supply of the gluteus medius and the gluteus minimus muscles. It also aids in the supply of the ileum and lateral aspect of the hip via its anastomoses.