iliac crest

English

Etymology

iliac + crest

Noun

iliac crest (plural iliac crests)

  1. (anatomy) The visible impressions made by the ilium marking the top of the pelvis at the threshold of the torso and lower extremities.
    I forgot to press down in addition to in and up on her iliac crests during my patient assessment.

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