ilium

Introduction

The broad, flaring portion of the hip bone or bony pelvis

Function

• the body of the ilium transmits the weight of the trunk to the femur
• the ala & the crest provide muscle attachment & protect the abdominopelvic viscera

Structure

• it consists of a body, which joins the pubis & the ischium to form the acetabulum & a broad thin part, the ala or the wing.
• the iliac crest forms the superior border of the ala.

⧼aaushi-heading-development⧽

• it is distinct at birth, but becomes fused with the ischium & the pubis

More general terms

• bone

Additional terms

• acetabulum
• femur
• iliac crest
• ischium
• pubis
• wing or ala of ilium

Component of

• hip bone

Components

• iliac spine
• wing or ala of ilium
• iliac crest