| Accompanying artery of ischiadic nerve | |
| Latin: | arteria comitans nervi ischiadici |
| Branchfrom: | Inferior gluteal artery |
The accompanying artery of ischiadic nerve is a long, slender artery in the thigh. It branches of the inferior gluteal artery. It accompanies the sciatic nerve for a short distance.[1] It then penetrates it, and runs in its substance to the lower part of the thigh.