Hip - bones and bony landmarks

Question 1

What are the 5 main bones that make up the hip?

Answer 1

Ilium
Pubis
Ischium
Acetabulum (technically made up of 3 bones)
Femur

Question 2

What are the bony landmarks of the Ilium?

Answer 2

Iliac crest
Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)
Posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS)

Question 3

What is the bony landmark of the pubis?

Answer 3

Pubic tubercle

Question 4

What is the bony landmark of the ischium?

Answer 4

Ischial tuberosity

Question 5

What is the inner surface of the acetabulum called which is covered in cartilage?

Answer 5

Lunate surface of acetabulum

Question 6

What are the bony landmarks of the femur?

Answer 6

Head
Neck
Shaft
Greater trochanter
Lesser trochanter
Adductor tubercle

Question 7

What are the 3 main differences between the male and female pelvis?

Answer 7

1) Male pelvis has a higher/more pronounced iliac crest
2) Male pelvic inlet is more heart shaped (more rounded in women)
3) Males’ pubic rami is angled in a tight V-shape whereas in females it’s much wider