Pelvic Girdle (Bones)

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Iliac Crest

The rim of the iliac fossa

<p>The rim of the iliac fossa</p>
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Ilium

Large Flattened portion on the upper half of the pelvic girdle

<p>Large Flattened portion on the upper half of the pelvic girdle</p>
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Anterior Superior Iliac Spine

Superior point along the iliac crest

<p>Superior point along the iliac crest</p>
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Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine

Smaller point beneath beneath the anterior superior iliac spine

<p>Smaller point beneath beneath the anterior superior iliac spine</p>
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Posterior Superior Iliac Spine

The point lateral to the anterior superior iliac spine

<p>The point lateral to the anterior superior iliac spine</p>
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Posterior Inferior Iliac Spine

Beneath the posterior superior iliac spine

<p>Beneath the posterior superior iliac spine</p>
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Greater Sciatic Notch

Notch underneath the posterior inferior iliac spine

<p>Notch underneath the posterior inferior iliac spine</p>
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Iliac Fossa

Large dip on the ilium

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Auricular Surface (Sacroiliac)

Rough patch next to the iliac fossa

<p>Rough patch next to the iliac fossa</p>
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Ischium

lower back part of the pelvic girdle

<p>lower back part of the pelvic girdle</p>
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Ischial Spine

Point below the greater sciatic notch

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Ischial Tuberosity

a large rough protuberance on the inferior part of the posterior margin of the body of the ischium

<p>a large rough protuberance on the inferior part of the posterior margin of the body of the ischium</p>
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Ischial Ramus

Bridge that connects the Ischium to the pubis. Below the Obturator foramen

<p>Bridge that connects the Ischium to the pubis. Below the Obturator foramen</p>
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Obturator Foramen

Large opening at the lower part of the pelvic girdle

<p>Large opening at the lower part of the pelvic girdle</p>
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Pubis

anterior portion of the pelvic bone

<p>anterior portion of the pelvic bone</p>
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Superior Ramus of the Pubis

Bridge that connects the ilium to the pubis.

<p>Bridge that connects the ilium to the pubis.</p>
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Inferior Ramus of the Pubis

Projects posteriorly from inferior part of the body of pubis to meet the Ramus of the ischium; forms part of the rim of the obturator foramen; muscle attachment site

<p>Projects posteriorly from inferior part of the body of pubis to meet the Ramus of the ischium; forms part of the rim of the obturator foramen; muscle attachment site</p>
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Pubic Symphysis

Connects both sides of the pelvic girdle together (connects coxal bones to create the pelvic girdle)

<p>Connects both sides of the pelvic girdle together (connects coxal bones to create the pelvic girdle)</p>
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Pubic Tubercle

Portion of the bone that touches/faces the pubic Symphysis

<p>Portion of the bone that touches/faces the pubic Symphysis</p>
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Pelvic Brim

Large opening formed by the two coxal bones (both sides of the pelvic girdle)

<p>Large opening formed by the two coxal bones (both sides of the pelvic girdle)</p>
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Acetabulum

Large fossa where the femur articulates

<p>Large fossa where the femur articulates</p>