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English
Etymology
iliac + crest
Noun
iliac crest (plural iliac crests)
- (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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