Identify and describe the anatomical features of the ilium bone as shown in the image.
Understand the Problem
The image shows the anatomy of the hip bone, specifically focusing on the ilium. It highlights various features such as the iliac crest, gluteal lines, and iliac spines. The image is likely from a textbook, study guide, or anatomical reference material.
Answer
The ilium features include the iliac crest, tubercle of the iliac crest, gluteal lines, gluteal surface, and iliac spines.
The ilium is a bone of the pelvic girdle composed of the iliac crest, tubercle of the iliac crest, anterior and posterior gluteal lines, gluteal surface, anterior superior iliac spine, anterior inferior iliac spine, posterior superior iliac spine, and posterior inferior iliac spine.
Answer for screen readers
The ilium is a bone of the pelvic girdle composed of the iliac crest, tubercle of the iliac crest, anterior and posterior gluteal lines, gluteal surface, anterior superior iliac spine, anterior inferior iliac spine, posterior superior iliac spine, and posterior inferior iliac spine.
More Information
The ilium is the largest and uppermost bone of the hip and is an essential part of the pelvic girdle.
Tips
Understanding anatomical directions (anterior, posterior, superior, inferior) is crucial for accurately identifying features on bones.
Sources
- Ilium - Physiopedia - physio-pedia.com
- The Hip Bone - Ilium - Ischium - Pubis - TeachMeAnatomy - teachmeanatomy.info
- Hip bone - ilium, ischium and pubis | Kenhub - kenhub.com
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