Bones of the Pelvic Girdle

Pelvic girdle
2 coxal (hip) bones united
anteriorly at the pubic symphysis

Bony Pelvis
The complete ring consisting of
the pelvic girdle, the pubic
symphysis and the sacrum
Fig. 7.47a
The Pelvis
Anterior View
Sacroiliac joint

Ilium

Sacral promontory
Acetabulum
Sacrum

Pubis
Pubic tubercle

Ischium

Symphysis
Pubic arch
pubis

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Fig. 7.47b
The Pelvis
Posterior View

Sacral canal
Ilium

Sacrum

Sacral hiatus
Coccyx

Ischium Distance between

Ischial spines

Pubis Obturator foramen

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Fig. 7.48b
Right Hip (Coxal) Bone
Lateral View
Posterior superior
iliac spine (PSIS) Iliac crest

Anterior superior
Posterior inferior Ilium iliac spine (ASIS)
iliac spine (PIIS)
Anterior inferior
iliac spine (AIIS)
Greater sciatic notch Acetabulum

Ischial spine
Obturator foramen

Lesser sciatic notch Pubic crest

Ischium
Pubis
Pubic tubercle
Ischial tuberosity
Posterior Anterior
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Fig. 7.48a
Right Hip Bone (Coxal) Bone
Iliac crest
Medial Surface
Iliac fossa
Anterior superior Posterior superior
iliac spine (ASIS) iliac spine (PSIS)
Ilium Posterior inferior
iliac spine (PIIS)
Anterior inferior
iliac spine (AIIS) Auricular articulating
surface
Greater sciatic
notch
Ischium
Obturator foramen Pubis Ischial spine

Lesser sciatic notch

Anterior
Ischial tuberosity Posterior
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Fig. 7.49

Flared ilium
Female pelvis
Sacral promontory

Pelvic brim or inlet

Symphysis pubis or
Pubic symphysis

Pubic arch

Male pelvis

Sacral promontory

Sacral curvature
Anterior view

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Comparison of the Pectoral vs
Pelvic Girdles
Pectoral Girdle Pelvic Girdle
Not complete Complete

Glenoid cavity shallow Acetabulum deep

More mobility Less mobility

Less strength More strength