Term Name: | posterior inferior iliac spine |
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Synonyms: | posterior inferior spine of the ilium |
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. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0013711] |