The Hip and Pelvis - Bones

Greater Trochanter

A bony prominence on the proximal lateral side of the thigh, just below the hip joint.

Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS)

A bony protuberance, that can be palpated topographically, found on the ilium, the superior, broad portion of the hipbone; the origin of the inguinal ligament and the sartorius muscle

Iliac Crest

An area found on the top of the hip bone

Acetabulum

Hip socket

Sacro-Iliac Joint

Joint created between the lower part of the spine and the pelvic bones

Ischial Tuberosity

Name this specific part of the ischium.

Femoral Head

The proximal end of the femur, articulating with the acetabulum to form the hip joint.

Posterior Superior Iliac Spine

Which bone structure produces dimples located approximately 5 cm lateral to the midline of the back?

Femoral Neck

joins head of femur to the shaft of the femur

Femoral Shaft

length of the femur

Ilium

the broad blade-shaped bone that forms the back and sides of the pubic bone

Ischium

the lower, posterior portions of the pelvis

Pubis

the medial anterior portion of the pelvis