ischial spine

ischial spine
ischial spine n a thin pointed triangular eminence that projects from the dorsal border of the ischium and gives attachment to the gemellus superior on its external surface and to the coccygeus, levator ani, and pelvic fascia on its internal surface

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spine of ischium spina ischiadica.

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