Lesser sciatic foramen
_ In today's world, Lesser sciatic foramen plays a fundamental role in our society. Its importance covers a wide range of aspects, from the personal sphere to the professional sphere, including the social and cultural sphere. Increasingly, Lesser sciatic foramen has become a topic of interest and debate in various circles, as its influence extends to many areas of our lives. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the impact and relevance of Lesser sciatic foramen, analyzing its different facets and its connection with aspects as diverse as technology, politics, economics, psychology and culture. Through this exploration, we will be able to better understand the importance and influence that Lesser sciatic foramen has in our world today.
| Lesser sciatic foramen | |
|---|---|
 Image of the pelvis showing the lesser sciatic foramen | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | foramen ischiadicum minus |
| TA98 | A03.6.03.009 |
| TA2 | 1345 |
| FMA | 17035 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The lesser sciatic foramen is an opening (foramen) between the pelvis and the back of the thigh. The foramen is formed by the sacrotuberous ligament which runs between the sacrum and the ischial tuberosity and the sacrospinous ligament which runs between the sacrum and the ischial spine.
Structure
The lesser sciatic foramen has the following boundaries:
- Anterior: the tuberosity of the ischium
- Superior: the spine of the ischium and sacrospinous ligament
- Posterior: the sacrotuberous ligament
Alternatively, the foramen can be defined by the boundaries of the lesser sciatic notch and the two ligaments.
Function
The following pass through the foramen:
- the tendon of the obturator internus
- internal pudendal vessels
- pudendal nerve
- nerve to the obturator internus
See also
References
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 309 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
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