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greater sciatic notch

Term ID
UBERON:0014411
Synonyms
  • greater sacrosciatic notch
  • incisura ischiadica major
Definition
On the dorsal border of the wing of the ilium , at it's junction with the shaft is a cut away. This forms the Greater sciatic notch. The sciatic nerve runs over the notch in passage to the hindlimb.
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