Rolandic Anatomy
Posterior Obturator Tubercle
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A small bony prominence on the posterior margin of the obturator foramen of the hip bone that serves as an attachment point for the obturator membrane. It is a landmark used in pelvic surgery and when evaluating the stability of the pelvic ring in radiologic imaging.
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