Definition

1. Noun:
   • A branch of the internal iliac artery: The gluteal artery is one of the arteries that originates from the internal iliac artery.
   • Supplies blood to the hip joint and gluteal region: Its primary function is to deliver oxygenated blood to the structures of the hip joint and the muscles of the buttocks (gluteal region).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The surgeon carefully ligated the gluteal artery during the procedure.
  • A blockage in the gluteal artery can cause pain in the hip and buttock.

Advanced Usage

• "Superior gluteal artery" and "Inferior gluteal artery": In detailed anatomical contexts, the term is often specified. These are the two main terminal branches of the internal iliac artery that supply the gluteal muscles.
  • The superior gluteal artery exits the pelvis above the piriformis muscle.

Variants and Related Words

• Gluteal (adj): Pertaining to the buttocks.
  • The gluteal muscles are important for walking and standing.
• Artery (n): A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.
  • The coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle.

Synonyms

• Buttock artery: A less formal, descriptive synonym.
• Arteria glutea: The Latin anatomical term.

Related Phrases

• Gluteal artery aneurysm: A pathological ballooning of the gluteal artery wall.
  • A gluteal artery aneurysm is a rare but serious condition.
• Gluteal artery injury: Damage to the artery, often from trauma or surgery.
  • The patient was monitored for signs of gluteal artery injury after the fall.

Noun

1. branches of the internal iliac artery that supply the hip joint and gluteal region