Anterior superior iliac spine
Spina iliaca anterior superior
Definition
The anterior superior iliac spine is a notable bony protuberance located at the junction of the superior margin (iliac crest) and the anterior margin of the ilium.
The anterior superior iliac spine serves as an attachment point for significant structures such as the inguinal ligament and sartorius muscle.
References
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.
