APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Important Landmarks The iliac crest: the curved, upper margin of the ilium. The anterior superior spine: a bony projection marking the limit of the iliac crest on the front. The anterior inferior spine: a bony projection running beneath the anterior superior spine on the front side of the bone.

Detailed explanation-2: -The iliac crest is the superior margin of the ilium. It forms a curved ridge line of bone that can be palpated when you ‘put your hands on your hips’. This bony crest provides attachments for a number of muscles, ligaments and fascia.

Detailed explanation-3: -The iliac tubercle is located approximately 5 cm (2 in) posterior to the anterior superior iliac spine on the iliac crest in humans. The transverse plane that includes each of the tubercles (one from the left iliac tubercle and one from the right iliac tubercle) is called the transtubercular plane.

Detailed explanation-4: -Prominent posterior and superior end of the iliac crest (see Figs 14.1 & 14.2). The palpator stands behind the standing subject. Place your thumb on the posterior part of the iliac crest. Move down and backwards over the iliac crest just to the point where the thumb feels a prominent bony bump (IPS). More items •09-Sept-2016