Osteology
Articulated male pelvis, posteroinferior view
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Image #153-4
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.
- Posterior superior iliac spine
- Posterior inferior iliac spine
- Ala of ilium (gluteal surface)
- Anterior superior iliac spine
- Acetabulum
- Ischial tuberosity
- Ramus of ischium
- Body of pubic bone
- Position of pubic symphysis
- Superior articular process of sacrum
- Intermediate sacral crest
- Middle sacral crest
- Sacral hiatus
- Sacral horn
- Coccyx (upper pointer indicates coccygeal horn)
- Greater sciatic notch
- Ischial spine
- Lesser sciatic notch