Osteology

Articulated female pelvis, anteroinferior view

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Image #153-6

Osteology

Articulated female pelvis, anteroinferior view

The view is directed slightly upward in order that the obturator foramina may be more clearly visualized.

1. Iliac fossa
2. Anterior superior iliac spine
3. Anterior inferior iliac spine
4. Iliopubic eminence
5. Pectineal line (pubic bone)
6. Superior pubic ramus
7. Left pointer: Pubic tubercle Right pointer: Symphyseal surface
8. Body of pubic bone
9. Inferior pubic ramus
10. Lateral part of sacrum
11. Base of sacrum
12. Superior articular process
13. Acetabulum
14. Obturator sulcus
15. Body of ischium
16. Obturator foramen
17. Ischial tuberosity
18. Ramus of ischium