BIO 204 Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb
1. pelvic girdle: Formed by the two hip bones (ossa coxae) and the sacrum
2. coxa (coxae): one side of the hip
3. ilium: largest, most superior, "big wing"
erior
4. sacroiliac joint: big rough area on ilium where it meets sacrum, faces medial and post
5. iliac crest: ridge on top
6. anterior superior iliac spine: The blunt anterior end of the iliac crest
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, or iliac spine
7. anterior inferior iliac spine: Small projection located just below the anterior superi
8. greater sciatic notch: curved notch below sacroiliac joint
9. iliac fossa: inner flat area of ilium
10. ischium: "Sit-down" bone
11. ischial spine: sticks out, pointy part below sacroiliac joint
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1. pelvic girdle: Formed by the two hip bones (ossa coxae) and the sacrum
2. coxa (coxae): one side of the hip
3. ilium: largest, most superior, "big wing"
erior
4. sacroiliac joint: big rough area on ilium where it meets sacrum, faces medial and post
5. iliac crest: ridge on top
6. anterior superior iliac spine: The blunt anterior end of the iliac crest
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, or iliac spine
7. anterior inferior iliac spine: Small projection located just below the anterior superi
8. greater sciatic notch: curved notch below sacroiliac joint
9. iliac fossa: inner flat area of ilium
10. ischium: "Sit-down" bone
11. ischial spine: sticks out, pointy part below sacroiliac joint
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