Bony Points, Level 4

Bony points

We expect you to use correct terminology and systematic palpation skills to locate the bony points eg:

1. Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS)

2. The ASIS is located by first dropping inferiorly from the ribs to the iliac crest, then moving anteriorly until you reach the bony prominent point, the ASIS. This has muscular attachments but is primarily used to establish the position of the pelvis.

All bony landmarks fit into one or more of the following categories:

• Alignment (used to measure the symmetry or the alignment of other structures)

• Anatomical Landmark (From here other bony points or anatomical landmarks can be found)

• Aliment (what condition or pathology can occur at this point)

• Attachment (what muscular or other soft tissue/s attach or insert at this boney landmark)

You will be able to access anatomy.tv resource by clicking 'UK Shibboleth', selecting Hallam University and entering your Hallam username and password.