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  Latin spina iliaca anterior superior
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  Caption The obturator membrane (Anterior superior iliac spine visible in upper left)
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The anterior superior iliac spine ( ASIS ) is an important landmark of surface anatomy. It refers to the anterior extremity of the ''iliac crest'' of the Pelvis , which provides attachment for the Inguinal Ligament and the Sartorius Muscle .

ASIS provides a clue in identifying some other clinical landmarks, including:
# McBurney's Point
# Gardner's Line
# Inguinal Ligament


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