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