posterior superior iliac spine

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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. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posterior_superior_iliac_spine ]

Synonyms: posterior superior iliac spine (volume)

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posterior superior spine of the ilium

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posterior iliac spine