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bony landmark

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bony landmark
Etymology: AS, ban + AS, land, mearc
a groove or prominence on a bone that serves as a guide to the location of other body structures. An example is the posterior, superior iliac crest.


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He also discusses palpation of the bones, bony landmarks, joints, and ligaments, and palpation of the skeletal muscles of the body, with step-by-step instructions and many color illustrations.
Our choice of the bony landmarks and variations was based on those cited in major references.
This technique is particularly useful for treatment sites that are far away from bony landmarks.
 
 
 
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