Iliac Crest

Summary Information: Iliac Crest

Iliac Crest: The iliac crest is the uppermost section of the ala of the ilium of the bony pelvis. The iliac crest creates a rounded spine-like ridge at the top of the bony pelvis that provides attachments and origins for many muscles. These include the obliquus internus abdominis, transversus abdominis, obliquus externus abdominis, latissimus dorsi, quadratus lumborum, sacrospinalis, and iliacus

The iliac crest also contains a large amount of bone marrow. Conditions that can afflict the iliac crest include Paget's disease of bone, arthritis, trauma, osteomyelitis, cancer, inflammation and fracture.

Closely Related Organs: Iliac Crest

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Iliac Crest:

• Obliquus externus abdominis
• Latissimus dorsi
• Obliquus internus abdominis
• Transversus abdominis
• Quadratus lumborum
• Sacrospinalis
• Iliacus
• Ala of the ilium
• Ilium
• Hip joint
• Bony pelvis
• Pelvis
• Sacrum
• Pelvic cavity
• Femur

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Iliac Crest

The following conditions are related to the organ: Iliac Crest:

• Paget's disease of bone
• Arthritis
• Osteomyelitis
• Cancer
• Fracture
• Inflammation
• Trauma

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Iliac Crest

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Iliac Crest:

• Pelvic pain
• Deformity
• Swelling
• Difficulty moving
• Difficulty walking
• Pelvic stiffness
• Fever

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Iliac Crest: Related Topics

• Iliac
• Crest
• Crest syndrome

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