Espiral Atlas
Anatomical regionPelvis and perineum

Greater sciatic foramen

foramen ischiadicum majus

An opening in the posterolateral wall of the lesser pelvis. In front and above, the greater sciatic notch of the hip bone; behind, the sacrotuberous ligament; below, the sacrospinous ligament and the ischial spine.

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