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Sacrospinous ligament
Other Terms:
Ligamentum sacrospinale,
Ligament sacroépineux
Parts
None
Group
Lower limb joints - Pelvic girdle
Description
This is a flat triangular ligament whose apex attaches to the ischial spine and its base attaches to the lateral surface of the sacrum and coccyx. This ligament is actually the tendinous posterior part of the ischiococcygeus muscle.
Function
Resists upward tilting of the sacrum.
Latin
Ligamentum sacrospinale
French
Ligament sacroépineux
