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ISCHIUM [2 records]

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Record 1 2023-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
os ischii
Latin
ischium
Latin
DEF

The inferior dorsal part of the hip bone.

OBS

[The ischium] is a separate bone in early life.

OBS

os ischii, ischium: Terminologia Anatomica (international anatomical terminology adopted by the Federative Committee on Anatomical Terminology).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
os ischii
Latin
ischium
Latin
DEF

Segment postéro-inférieur de l’os iliaque, embryologiquement distinct du pubis et de l’ilion [...] composé d’un corps renflé par la tubérosité ischiatique, d’une branche verticale ou descendante et d’une branche ascendante.

OBS

os ischii, ischium : Terminologia Anatomica(terminologie internationale adoptée par le Federative Committee on Anatomical Terminology).

Spanish

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Record 2 2009-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
  • Body Movements (Sports)
DEF

The rough bony projection at the junction of the inferior end of the body of the ischium and its ramus ...

OBS

The body rests on [the ischial] tuberosity when sitting, and it provides the proximal tendinous attachment of posterior thigh muscles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
  • Mouvements du corps (Sports)
DEF

Saillie volumineuse et arrondie située sur la partie postéro-inférieure de l'ischium, donnant insertion à certains muscles du pelvis, du périnée et de la cuisse.

CONT

L'ischium est l'os sur lequel on s’assied car il constitue la partie la plus inférieure de l'os coxal. La tubérosité ischiatique est une région épaisse qui supporte entièrement le poids du corps en position assise.

Spanish

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