Chapter 7B (Neurovascular Structures of The Gluteal and Posterior Thigh)

Question 1

(Arteries of gluteal and posterior thigh)

Arise from the ____ ___ ____

Answer 1

internal iliac arteries

Question 2

(Arteries of gluteal and posterior thigh)

Major branches of the gluteal region include the:

Answer 2

• Superior gluteal artery
• Inferior gluteal artery
• Internal pudendal artery

Question 3

(Arteries of gluteal and posterior thigh)

The posterior compartment of the thigh will receive blood from the:

Answer 3

• Inferior gluteal artery
• Medial circumflex femoral artery
• Perforating arteries
• Popliteal arteries

Question 4

(Veins of gluteal and posterior thigh)
The ____ and ____ ____ ____ accompany the corresponding arteries through the greater sciatic foramen, superior and inferior to the piriformis muscle.

Answer 4

superior and inferior gluteal veins

Question 5

(Veins of gluteal and posterior thigh)
The gluteal veins will communicate with the tributaries of the ____ ____, providing alternative routes for the return of blood from the lower extremity.

Answer 5

femoral vein

Question 6

(Veins of gluteal and posterior thigh)
The ____ ____ veins will accompany the internal pudendal arteries to form a single vein that will enter the internal iliac vein.

Answer 6

internal pudendal

Question 7

(Veins of gluteal and posterior thigh)

The ____ ____ will communicate inferiorly with the ____ ____ and superiorly with the inferior gluteal vein.

Answer 7

perforating veins; popliteal vein

Question 8

(Sacral plexus)

Superior gluteal nerve

Answer 8

L4, L5, S1

Question 9

(Sacral plexus)

Inferior gluteal nerve

Answer 9

L5, S1, S2

Question 10

(Sacral plexus)

Sciatic nerve and branches

Answer 10

L4-S3

• Common fibular nerve (L4-S2)
• Tibial nerve (L4-S3)

Question 11

(Sacral plexus)

Posterior femoral cutaneous nerve

Answer 11

S1, S2, S3

Question 12

(Sacral plexus)

Pudendal nerve

Answer 12

S2, S3, S4