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. 2021 Dec 3;23(2):113. doi: 10.3892/etm.2021.11036

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Dissection of the deep gluteal region (posterior view). 1, Piriformis muscle; 2, internal obturator muscle; 3, ischial tuberosity (posterior view); 4, levator ani muscle (superior-medial border of the ischiorectal fossa); 5, anococcygeal ligament; 6, sacrum; 7, gluteus medius muscle; 8, gluteus minimus muscle; 9, sciatic nerve; 10, ischial spine; 11, internal pudendal neurovascular bundle; 12, gluteus maximus muscle; 13, superior gluteal artery and vein; 14, external anal sphincter; 15, pelvic subperitoneal tissue visible after removing the coccygeus muscle; 16, sacrotuberous attachment points (cut); 17, sacrospinous ligament.