Theischialspines are a landmark for engagement of the fetal head.
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Extending from the middle of the posterior rami of theischialbones are theischialspines, which are of great obstetrical importance.
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If one looks at the pelvis, theischialspines protrude while the curve of the linea terminalis slides downwards, forward and inward.
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The posterior wall of the pelvis is the sacrum, while the lateral walls are formed by theischialbones, sacrosciatic notches and the pelvic ligaments.
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The mid-pelvis is at the level of theischialspines.
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Soft tissue landmarks such as tumour and pelvis structures such as anterior sacrum and anteriorischialtuberosity were the exception with overall mean ratings of 'not clear' or 'not visible'.
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The distance between the line connecting the lower poles of theischialtuberosities and site of abrupt narrowing of contrast material was measured in all 148 patients.
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Ischialcontainment sockets for amputees are issued on the basis of a clinical decision made by the multi-professional team at a national health service trust.
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It gives twigs to the muscles attached to theischialtuberosity and anastomoses with the inferior gluteal artery.
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Avulsion fractures occur where muscles are attached: anterior superior and inferior iliac spines,ischialtuberosities, and ischiopubic rami.
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In front of the right ischium muscle fibres are present running from theischialfoot in the direction of the femur.
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Theischialspine separates the greater and lesser sciatic foramina.
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When present it extends towards the ischioanal fossa travelling along theischialramus and fusing with the obturator fascia.
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Continuing down the posterior side, theischialtuberosity is a thick, rough surfaced prominence below the lesser sciatic notch.
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It then crosses theischialspine, reenters the pelvis through the lesser sciatic foramen, and pierces the pelvic surface of the obturator internus.
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