During anterior tilt, which directions does the ASIS move?

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During anterior tilt, which directions does the ASIS move?

During anterior tilt, the pelvis rotates forward in the sagittal plane. The ASIS, which is the front-most point of the pelvis, shifts forward (anteriorly) and downward (inferiorly) as the front of the pelvis drops. This forward tilting also tends to increase lumbar lordosis. By contrast, tilting the pelvis posteriorly would move the ASIS backward (posteriorly) and upward (superiorly). So the ASIS moves anteriorly and inferiorly.

During anterior tilt, the pelvis rotates forward in the sagittal plane. The ASIS, which is the front-most point of the pelvis, shifts forward (anteriorly) and downward (inferiorly) as the front of the pelvis drops. This forward tilting also tends to increase lumbar lordosis. By contrast, tilting the pelvis posteriorly would move the ASIS backward (posteriorly) and upward (superiorly). So the ASIS moves anteriorly and inferiorly.

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