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anterior iliac spines

In hominids, two bony projections (superior and inferior) for muscles to attach that extend the leg, protruding from the front edge of the ilium. Sartorius attaches on the anterior iliac spine and rectus femoris (one of the quadriceps) on the anterior inferior spine.

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