The iliac crest is the top border of the ala. To feel your iliac crest, put your hand on your waist and press firmly. You will feel a bony surface. That is your iliac crest. What Are the Causes of ...

Injury to the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (Bernhardt's syndrome) or meralgia paresthetica occurs after harvest of the bone from the anterior iliac crest. The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is ...