anterior superior iliac spine


an·te·ri·or su·pe·ri·or il·i·ac spine

[TA] the anterior extremity of the iliac crest, which provides attachment for the inguinal ligament and the sartorius muscle. Synonym(s): spina iliaca anterior superior [TA]

an·te·ri·or su·pe·ri·or il·i·ac spine

(ASIS) (an-tēr'ē-ŏr sŭ-pēr'ē-ŏr il'ē-ak spīn) [TA] The prominence at the anterior projection of the iliac crest.

an·te·ri·or su·pe·ri·or il·i·ac spine

(an-tēr'ē-ŏr sŭ-pēr'ē-ŏr il'ē-ak spīn) [TA] Anterior extremity of iliac crest, which provides attachment for the inguinal ligament and the sartorius muscle.