"iliac crest" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: iliac crests [plural]
Etymology: iliac + crest Head templates: {{en-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. Wikipedia link: iliac crest Categories (topical): Anatomy Related terms: iliac furrow
    Sense id: en-iliac_crest-en-noun-oFh-zLd~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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