Iliac crest
The crest of the ilium (or iliac crest) is the superior border of the wing of ilium and the superiolateral margin of the greater pelvis.
For the novel, see The Iliac Crest.Iliac crest
To the external lip are attached the Tensor fasciae latae, Obliquus externus abdominis, and Latissimus dorsi, and along its whole length the fascia lata; to the intermediate line, the Obliquus internus abdominis.
To the internal lip, the iliac fascia, the Transversus abdominis, Quadratus lumborum, Sacrospinalis, and Iliacus.
Muscles connecting the upper extremity to the vertebral column. Left iliac crest is labeled in red.
Plan of ossification of the hip bone
The Obliquus internus abdominis
Muscles of the iliac and anterior femoral regions
The relations of the kidneys from behind
Iliac crest labeled at center right
Iliac crest
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 234 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)