Suprapiriform Foramen

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English: Suprapiriform foramen
Latin: Foramen suprapiriforme
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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:

Bibliography

  • PETROVICKY, Pavel, et al. Anatomie s topografií a klinickými aplikacemi : Sv. 1, Pohybové ústrojí. 1. edition. Martin : Osveta, 2001. 463 pp. ISBN 80-8063-046-1.