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Section 7

The Hip

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Boundless Anatomy and Physiology
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Ilium

The ilium is the uppermost and largest bone of the pelvis.

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Ischium

The ischium forms the lower and posterior portion of the hip bones of the pelvis.

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Pubis

The pubis is the lowest and most anterior portion of the hip bones of the pelvis.

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False and True Pelves

The false (greater) pelvis is larger and superior to the true (lesser) pelvis where the pelvic inlet is located.

Comparison of Female and Male Pelves

The female pelvis has evolved to its maximum width for childbirth and the male pelvis has been optimized for bipedal locomotion.

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Pelvic Structure and Childbearing

The human pelvis has evolved to be narrow enough for efficient upright locomotion, while still being wide enough to facilitate childbirth.

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