La arteria glútea inferior es una rama terminal de la arteria ilíaca interna. Contribuye a la irrigación sanguínea de la región glútea y la parte posterior del muslo. Característica Pro - Modelo en 3D Premium Feature Explore, cut, dissect, annotate and manipulate 3d models to visualize anatomy in interactive and dynamic way. Pasarse a la versión Premium Trayecto La arteria glútea inferior nace en la pelvis como rama terminal del tronco anterior de la arteria ilíaca interna. Pasa inferiormente, entre las raíces nerviosas S2 y S3, antes de salir de la cavidad pélvica a través del agujero ciático mayor. Entra en la región glútea por debajo del músculo piriforme. A continuación, desciende entre el trocánter mayor del fémur y la tuberosidad isquiática de la pelvis. En la parte proximal posterior del muslo, la arteria glútea inferior se divide en sus ramas terminales. By TeachMeSeries Ltd (2026) Fig. 1: arterias glútea superior e inferior. Característica Pro - Atlas de disección The gluteus maximus has been dissected away to reveal the gluteus medius. The sciatic nerve emerges into the gluteal region inferiorly to the piriformis. The gluteus maximus has been dissected away to reveal the gluteus medius. The sciatic nerve emerges into the gluteal region inferiorly to the piriformis. Premium Feature Explore, cut, dissect, annotate and manipulate 3d models to visualize anatomy in interactive and dynamic way. Pasarse a la versión Premium Irrigación La arteria glútea inferior contribuye a la irrigación sanguínea de las siguientes estructuras: Músculos de la región glútea: glúteo mayor, medio y menor, piriforme, obturador interno y cuadrado femoral. Cabeza del fémur Nervio ciático Piel y musculatura de la parte posterior proximal del muslo Frequent questions What is the inferior gluteal artery? The inferior gluteal artery is a terminal branch of the internal iliac artery that supplies blood to the gluteal region and the posterior thigh. It plays a crucial role in the vascularisation of various muscles and structures in these areas. What structures does the inferior gluteal artery supply? This artery provides blood supply to the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, piriformis, obturator internus, and quadratus femoris muscles, as well as the head of the femur and the skin and muscles of the proximal posterior thigh. Where does the inferior gluteal artery originate? The inferior gluteal artery originates in the pelvis as a terminal branch of the anterior trunk of the internal iliac artery. It exits the pelvic cavity through the greater sciatic foramen, positioned between the S2 and S3 nerve roots. How does the inferior gluteal artery travel through the body? After its origin, the inferior gluteal artery descends beneath the piriformis muscle and travels between the greater trochanter of the femur and the ischial tuberosity. It then divides into terminal branches in the proximal posterior thigh. What is the clinical significance of the inferior gluteal artery? The inferior gluteal artery is clinically significant as it supplies vital muscles and structures in the gluteal region and proximal thigh, making it important for hip function and lower limb movement. Its injury or occlusion can lead to compromised blood flow and muscle weakness. Valora este artículo