anterior superior iliac spine

noun

A projection at the anterior end of the iliac crest.

Meanings

nounanterior superior iliac spine (plural anterior superior iliac spines)

plural anterior superior iliac spines

  1. anatomyA projection at the anterior end of the iliac crest.
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