Pelvic Girdle Anatomy Flashcards
Iliac Crest
Superior ridge of the ilium
Iliac Fossa
Fossa on the medial surface of the ilium
Ant. Sup. iliac spine
Most anterior portion of the superior iliac spine
Ant. Inf. iliac spine
Most inferior portion of the anterior iliac spine
post. sup. iliac spine
Most posterior and superior aspect of the iliac spine
post. inf. iliac spine
most posterior and inferior portion of the iliac spine
greater sciatic notch
Large groove between the posterior inferior iliac spine and the ischial spine
lesser sciatic notch
Small groove between the ischial spine and the ischial tuberosity
acetabulum
The articulating surface with the head of the femur
gluteal surface
Lateral surface of the ilium, superior to the acetabulum
ischial spine
Protrusion of the ischium on the posterior side of the hip. Located between the greater and lesser sciatic notches
ischial tuberosity
The most posterior and inferior portion of the hip. Located inferior to the lesser sciatic notch.
ischial ramus
Connecting portion of the hip inferior to the acetabulum
obturator foramen
Large opening with the pubic bone on the anterior portion and the ischium on the posterior portion.
superior pubic ramus
Ridge on the anterior, superior side of the pubic bone
