During posterior tilt, which directions does the ASIS move?

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During posterior tilt, which directions does the ASIS move?

Posterior tilt rotates the pelvis backward in the sagittal plane, so the anterior landmarks shift upward and toward the back. The ASIS, being at the front of the pelvis, moves in a backward (posterior) and upward (superior) direction when you posteriorly tilt. This contrasts with anterior tilt, which would move the ASIS forward and downward.

Posterior tilt rotates the pelvis backward in the sagittal plane, so the anterior landmarks shift upward and toward the back. The ASIS, being at the front of the pelvis, moves in a backward (posterior) and upward (superior) direction when you posteriorly tilt. This contrasts with anterior tilt, which would move the ASIS forward and downward.

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