The pelvis

• The Pelvis

  • Bony ring formed by 3 bones:
  • Right innominate (hip) bone
  • Left innominate (hip) bone
  • Sacrum

  
• The Pelvis

  • Contains 3 joints:
  • Left and Right Sacroiliac joints
  • Symphysis pubis

  
• Function of the Pelvis

  • Stable base for the spine
  • Allows weight dissipation to both legs

  
• The Innominate bone

  • Formed by the fusion of 3 bones:
  • Ilium
  • Ischium
  • Pubis
  • Each of the 3 bones contributes to the formation of the socket of the hip joint known as the acetabulum