Posterior inferior iliac spine

System Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT 182033003

Posterior inferior iliac spine

Definition

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 inferior iliac spine corresponds with the posterior extremity of the auricular surface.

Also known as posterior inferior iliac spine (volume) — per UBERON

The Posterior inferior iliac spine is a part of the Musculoskeletal.

Also identified as