sciatic notch

Structure

• Greater sciatic notch:
  • the deep indentation in the posterior border of the hip bone at the point of union of the ilium & ischium

• Lesser sciatic notch:
  • the notch (rounded indentation) in the posterior border of the ischium below the ischial spine

More general terms

• anatomic notch

Additional terms

• sciatic foramen (greater/lesser)