Osteology

Articulated male pelvis, anteroinferior view

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Osteology

Articulated male pelvis, anteroinferior view

The specimen is viewed from in front and slightly below in order that details of the obturator foramina may be seen.

1. Iliac crest
2. Anterior superior iliac spine
3. Wing (ala) of ilium (pointer indicates iliac fossa)
4. Anterior inferior iliac spine
5. Arcuate line of ilium
6. Iliopubic eminence
7. Pecten pubic bone
8. Upper pointer: Superior ramus pubic bone Lower pointer: Pubic tubercle
9. Body pubic bone
10. Inferior ramus pubic bone
11. Lateral part sacrum
12. Pelvic sacral foramen
13. Transverse line
14. Base of sacrum
15. Sacroiliac joint
16. Body ilium
17. Acetabulum
18. Ischial spine
19. Body ischium
20. Obturator foramen
21. Ischial tuberosity
22. Ramus of ischium