An autograft may also be performed without a solid bony structure, for example using bone reamed from the anterior superior iliac spine.
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The "'iliac tubercle "'is located approximately posterior to the anterior superior iliac spine on the iliac crest in humans.
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The anterior thigh muscles form the rectus femoris arises from the anterior inferior iliac spine and is thus the only of the four acting on two joints.
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"' Iliac spine : " "'Homo " has expanded areas on the sacrum and posterior iliac spine for greater muscle attachment.
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"' Iliac spine : " "'Homo " has expanded areas on the sacrum and posterior iliac spine for greater muscle attachment.
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In addition, the quadriceps angle, or Q-angle, between the anterior superior iliac spine and patellar ligament may contribute to the predisposition of ACL tears.
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The tensor fasciae latae, stretching from the anterior superior iliac spine down into the iliotibial tract, presses the minimus, originate on the lateral side of the pelvis.
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In particular, it presents at McBurney's point, 1 / 3 of the way along a line drawn from the anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus.
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The Q angle is the angle formed by a line drawn from the anterior superior iliac spine to central patella and a second line drawn from central patella to tibial tubercle.
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The site for optimally palpating the " femoral pulse " is in the inner thigh, at the mid-inguinal point, halfway between the pubic symphysis and anterior superior iliac spine.
