Pelvis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three parts that fuse together to form the hip bone?
A
The ilium is the widest and largest part; superior part of hip and forms top of acetabulum. The ischium forms the lower and back part of the hip bone. The pubis is the ventral and anterior of the three parts.
2
Q
What are the major surfaces and attachments of ilium?
A
The inner surface is concave and serves as an attachment point for the iliacus muscle. The outer surface is convex; all the gluteal muscles (maximus, medius and minimus) attach there. The external oblique muscle attaches to the iliac crest. The multifidus, piriformis, latissimus dorsi, rectus femoris and sartorius muscles also have attachments.
