Pelvis

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Overview

Our hip or pelvic girdle is made up of the ilium, ischium, and pubis. These

are three separate bones which fuse together during adolescence. The
transfer of weight between our torso and lower body is handled by the

pelvis. It also provides structural support for movement and helps to

protect different organs in the abdominopelvic region.

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Ilium
The ilium is the largest bone in the hip. It is a weight-bearing structure that

helps keep the spine stabilized when standing. If you place your hand around

your waist, you can feel the arching, superior margin of the ilium which is

called the iliac crest.

Ischium
The ischium (sit bones) forms the lower and back part of the hip bone. This

is the attachment point for the posterior thigh muscles, and it also bears the
body's weight while seated. You can feel this bone if you wiggle your pelvis

against the seat of a chair.

Pubis
The pubis is the frontmost facing portion of the hip bone in the pubic region.

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Joints
The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint that allows for movement while also

providing the stability needed to support our body’s weight. The socket part

of the hip joint is located within the pelvis while the ball would be the top of

thighbone, or femur.
The hip joint allows for a wide range of different movements, including

flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, lateral rotation, and medial rotation.

There are few articulations within the pelvic girdle. The sacroiliac joint is

located between the ilium of the hip bone and the sacrum and has limited

movement. The pubic symphysis is located between the pubis bodies of the

2 hip bones and has limited movement. The sacrococcygeal symphysis is

located between sacrum and coccyx and has no movement.

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