posterior superior iliac spine

posterior superior iliac spine (volume)

The posterior border of the ala, shorter than the anterior, also presents two projections separated by a notch, the posterior superior iliac spine and the posterior inferior iliac spine. The posterior superior iliac spine serves for the attachment of the oblique portion of the posterior sacroiliac ligaments and the Multifidus.

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Type Ligament
Parent Structure posterior iliac spine
Latin Name posterior superior iliac spine (volume)
FMA ID 49468

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the posterior superior iliac spine?

The posterior border of the ala, shorter than the anterior, also presents two projections separated by a notch, the posterior superior iliac spine and the posterior inferior iliac spine. The posterior superior iliac spine serves for the attachment of the oblique portion of the posterior sacroiliac l

What is the Latin name for the posterior superior iliac spine?

The Latin name for the posterior superior iliac spine is posterior superior iliac spine (volume).

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:49468 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0013710 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — posterior superior iliac spine Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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