Chapter 8, Problem 8CYU

Summary Introduction

To review:

The bone constituting the anterior region of the pelvic girdle.

Introduction:

The pelvic girdle is responsible for connecting the spine with the lower limbs and provides support to the visceral organs. In children, the hip bone comprises of three different bones: ilium, ischium, and pubis. These bones are fused in adults and their borders cannot be distinguished. The basin-shaped structure created by the pelvic bones, sacrum, and coccyx is called the pelvis.