iliac crest

Is part of the pelvis on the edge of the wing of the ilium. Round in shape, dorsal to the pubis and ischium. Acts as structrure that muscles can attach too.

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Type Muscle
Parent Structure zone of bone organ
FMA ID 16914

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the iliac crest?

Is part of the pelvis on the edge of the wing of the ilium. Round in shape, dorsal to the pubis and ischium. Acts as structrure that muscles can attach too.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:16914 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0014437 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — iliac crest Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.