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Osteology

Articulated male pelvis, posteroinferior view

Image #208-5

KEYWORDS: Bones joints cartilage.

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Osteology
Articulated male pelvis, posteroinferior view
The configuration of the male pelvic outlet is shown in this view and should be compared with that of the female pelvis in 154-1.
  1. Posterior superior iliac spine
  2. Posterior inferior iliac spine
  3. Wing (ala) of ilium (gluteal surface)
  4. Anterior superior iliac spine
  5. Acetabulum
  6. Ischial tuberosity
  7. Ramus of ischium
  8. Body pubic bone
  9. Position of pubis symphysis
  10. Superior articular process of sacrum
  11. Intermediate sacral crest
  12. Middle sacral crest
  13. Sacral hiatus
  14. Sacral promontory
  15. Coccyx (upper pointer indicates coccygeal horn)
  16. Great sciatic notch
  17. Ischial spine
  18. Lesser sciatic notch