Many pelvic landmarks are easily palpable on physical exam eg the iliac crest, the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS), posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS). These landmarks are instrumental in physical examinations by allowing practitioners to quickly and simply identify anatomy for both diagnostic and therapeutic measures. More @Wikipedia
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