Suprapiriform Foramen

Foramen suprapiriforme

The suprapiriform foramen (lat. foramen suprapiriforme) is bounded by the greater sciatic notch (incisura ischiadica major ossis coxae), the sacrotuberous ligament (ligamentum sacrotuberale) and piriform muscle (musculus piriformis). It is a part of the greater sciatic foramen (foramen ischiadicum majus) and it contains:

• superior gluteal nerve
• superior gluteal vessels

See also

• Infrapiriform foramen

References

• Petrovický P., Anatomie s topografií a klinickými aplikacemi

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