Rolandic Anatomy
Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
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A prominent palpable landmark on the ilium providing origin for the sartorius muscle and inguinal ligament. It is used to measure limb length and is the site where the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve can be compressed (Meralgia Paresthetica).
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