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Posterior Inferior Iliac Spine
Skeletal System

Posterior Inferior Iliac Spine

Spina iliaca posterior inferior

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Description

The posterior inferior iliac spine (PIIS) is the sharp process found along the posterior border of ilium. It is located between the posterior superior iliac spine and the greater sciatic notch.

The posterior inferior iliac spine provides an attachment site for the sacrotuberous ligament.

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