ISCHIUM

ischium, ischial bone, os ischii

(noun) one of the three sections of the hipbone; situated below the ilium

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

ischium (plural ischia)

(skeleton) The lowest of the three bones that make up each side of the pelvis. [from 17th c.]

Coordinate terms

• ilium

• pubis

Source: Wiktionary


Is"chi*on, Is"chi*um, n. Etym: [L., Gr.

1. (Anat.)

Definition: The ventral and posterior of the three principal bones composing either half of the pelvis; seat bone; the huckle bone.

2. (Zoöl.)

Definition: One of the pleuræ of insects.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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