The Pelvis

What bone of the pelvic girdle is colored purple (#1)?

• ilium

• ischium

• pubis

• sacrum

• coccyx

What bone of the pelvic girdle is colored beige (#2)?

• ilium

• ischium

• pubis

• sacrum

• coccyx

What bone of the pelvic girdle is colored pink (#3)?

• ilium

• ischium

• pubis

• sacrum

• coccyx

What bone of the pelvic girdle is colored blue (#4)?

• ilium

• ischium

• pubis

• sacrum

• coccyx

What bone of the pelvic girdle is colored blue (#5)?

• ilium

• ischium

• pubis

• sacrum

• coccyx

Identify #16? It is the deep socket of the hip bone. It receives the head of the femur to form the ball and socket joint.

• acetabulum

• obturator foramen

• iliac crest

• greater sciatic notch

• ischial spine

Identify #21? This is the largest "bone hole" in the human body. This huge hole allows for the passage of the ______artery, vein and nerve. The ______ muscles also attach near this region.

• acetabulum

• obturator foramen

• iliac crest

• greater sciatic notch

• ischial spine

Identify #2? If you feel your sides with your hand, you'll probably feel the top of that wing-like portion of the ilium, this is #2. It allows for the attachment of various muscles.

• acetabulum

• obturator foramen

• iliac crest

• greater sciatic notch

• ischial spine

Identify #8? This is a large notched area. It allows for the passage of the sciatic nerve and will help you identfiy the posterior region of the hip bone.

• acetabulum

• obturator foramen

• iliac crest

• greater sciatic notch

• ischial spine

Identify #9? This projection is located on the posterior region. It allows for the attachment of various muscles and ligaments.

• acetabulum

• obturator foramen

• iliac crest

• greater sciatic notch

• ischial spine