Posterior superior iliac spine
Spina iliaca posterior superior
Definition
The posterior superior iliac spine is a noticeable bony prominence that indicates the posterior end of the iliac crest. It is located at the point where the superior border (iliac crest) meets the posterior border of the ilium.
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.
Standring, S. and Gray, H. (2016). ‘Chapter 80: Pelvic girdle, gluteal region and thigh’ in Gray’s anatomy The anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. (41st ed.) New York: Elsevier, pp. 1341-1343.
