ISCHIATIC ARTERY
\ˌɪskɪˈatɪk ˈɑːtəɹi], \ˌɪskɪˈatɪk ˈɑːtəɹi], \ˌɪ_s_k_ɪ__ˈa_t_ɪ_k ˈɑː_t_ə_ɹ_i]\
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arises singly from the hypogastric, or with the gluteal; and seems to be really a continuation of the trunk of the hypogastric. It issues from the pelvis, at the lower part of the great sciatic notch; and, afterwards, divides into a considerable number of branches, which are distributed particularly to the posterior and superior region of the thigh.
By Robley Dunglison
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Platidiam
- An inorganic water-soluble platinum complex. After undergoing hydrolysis, it reacts DNA produce both intra interstrand crosslinks. These crosslinks appear to impair replication and transcription of DNA. The cytotoxicity cisplatin correlates with cellular arrest in G2 phase cell cycle.