crista

English translation: iliac crest

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Norwegian term or phrase:crista
English translation:iliac crest
Entered by: David Rumsey

20:43 Nov 21, 2013
Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general) / Rehabilitation
Norwegian term or phrase: crista
Ved undersøkelse ses at høyre crista star litt høyere enn venstre.
David Rumsey
Canada
Local time: 06:59
iliac crest
Explanation:
If I'm guessing correctly that this is an examination for leg length, crista would be crista iliaca, i.e. iliac crest, which is the palpable upper edge of the pelvic bone.
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iliac crest


Explanation:
If I'm guessing correctly that this is an examination for leg length, crista would be crista iliaca, i.e. iliac crest, which is the palpable upper edge of the pelvic bone.

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