Pelvic Girdle (Bones)
Posterior Inferior Iliac Spine
Beneath the posterior superior iliac spine
Ischial Ramus
Bridge that connects the Ischium to the pubis. Below the Obturator foramen
Superior Ramus of the Pubis
Bridge that connects the ilium to the pubis.
Pubic Symphysis
Connects both sides of the pelvic girdle together (connects coxal bones to create the pelvic girdle)
Ilium
Large Flattened portion on the upper half of the pelvic girdle
Iliac Fossa
Large dip on the ilium
Acetabulum
Large fossa where the femur articulates
Obturator Foramen
Large opening at the lower part of the pelvic girdle
Pelvic Brim
Large opening formed by the two coxal bones (both sides of the pelvic girdle)
Greater Sciatic Notch
Notch underneath the posterior inferior iliac spine
Ischial Spine
Point below the greater sciatic notch
Pubic Tubercle
Portion of the bone that touches/faces the pubic Symphysis
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
Auricular Surface (Sacroiliac)
Rough patch next to the iliac fossa
Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine
Smaller point beneath beneath the anterior superior iliac spine
Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
Superior point along the iliac crest
Posterior Superior Iliac Spine
The point lateral to the anterior superior iliac spine
Iliac Crest
The rim of the iliac fossa
Ischial Tuberosity
a large rough protuberance on the inferior part of the posterior margin of the body of the ischium
Pubis
anterior portion of the pelvic bone
Ischium
lower back part of the pelvic girdle