Landmarks of the Pelvic Girdle

Question 1

Where is the Iliac crest located?

Answer 1

This is along the midline of the body and you follow the ASIS posteriorly and Superiorly.

Question 2

Where is the AIIS located?

Answer 2

This is Inferiorly and slightly medially to the ASIS.

Question 3

Where is the PSIS located?

Answer 3

To find the PSIS follow the Iliac crest posteriorly and inferiorly.

Question 4

How to find the SI (sacroiliac) joint?

Answer 4

Locate the PSIS then move inferior and you may feel to parallel ridges that make a slight curve inwards.
This is the Lateral portion of the Sacral bone.

Question 5

How do you locate the Superior Ramus of the Pubis?

Answer 5

After locating the Pubic Tubercle move on an oblique angle to the AIIS and it is a deeper palpable bone along this line.

Question 6

How do you locate the Ischial Tuberosity?

Answer 6

Have the Client prone on the table then push in along the Gluteal Ridge with a flat palpation.
You should feel a prominent bone.

Question 7

How do you locate the Pubic Tubercle?

Answer 7

This is immediately lateral to the Pubic crest.