In the internal iliac artery branches, which artery belongs to the posterior division?

The superior gluteal artery is a branch of the posterior division of the internal iliac artery. This artery is responsible for supplying blood to the gluteal region, which includes the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus muscles, as well as the overlying skin. Its location and the specific muscles it supplies are important in both surgical planning and understanding vascular anatomy related to the pelvis.

The other arteries listed are branches of other divisions of the internal iliac artery: the obturator artery branches from the anterior division and supplies the medial thigh, the vesical artery typically branches from the anterior division to supply the bladder, and the internal pudendal artery also branches from the anterior division, providing blood to the perineum and external genitalia. Understanding these classifications helps in recognizing the vascular anatomy of the pelvis and its clinical implications during procedures involving the internal iliac artery.