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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

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