What is os coxae?

os coxae. one of three bones that form the pelvis. paired; the os coxae forms the lateral part of the pelvis; it is formed by three fused bones: ischium, ilium & pubis; also known as the innominate bone.

What is right os coxae?

The os coxa (also known as the innominate) is a paired bone which articulates with the sacrum to form the pelvis. The os coxae articulate with one another ventrally at the pubic symphisis. The pelvis anchors the leg to the axial skeleton though the articulation between the os coxa and the head of the femur.

Where does the os coxae articulate?

The paired os coxae articulate posteriorly with the sacrum and anteriorly with the pubic symphysis.

Do we have 2 OS Coxae?

It is divisible into two parts: the body and the ala or wing of ilium; the separation is indicated on the top surface by a curved line, the arcuate line, and on the external surface by the margin of the acetabulum. The body of ilium forms the sacroiliac joint with the sacrum.

What is pubic tubercle?

The pubic tubercle is a prominent forward-projecting tubercle on the upper border of the medial portion of the superior ramus of the pubis bone. The inguinal ligament attaches to it. The pubic spine is a rough ridge that extends from the pubic tubercle to the upper border of the pubic symphysis.

How many OS Coxae do we have?

The hip bone (os coxae, innominate bone, pelvic bone or coxal bone) is a large irregular bone, constricted in the center and expanded above and below. In some vertebrates (including humans before puberty) it is composed of three parts: the ilium, ischium, and the pubis….