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Meaning of iliac crest | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The visible impressions made by the ilium marking the top of the pelvis at the threshold of the torso and lower extremities.

Examples

“I forgot to press down in addition to in and up on her iliac crests during my patient assessment.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

iliac fossa iliac furrow iliac horn syndrome iliacus Iliad Iliadist