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OS cox·ae (k k s ). n. The hipbone. OS coxae
The OS coxae is made of three fused bones the ilium, ischium, and pubis. Note these bones do not fuse until adulthood (about 16 or 17 years old).
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What term describes the hipbone?
Os Coxae
What anterior muscles of the thigh that originate on the os coxae are?
Rectus femoris and sartorius are anterior muscles of the thigh that originate on the os coxae.
How is the femur attached to the os coxae?
By the hip joint
How does the ossa coxae compare in a fetal skeletal and adult skeletal?
The ossa coxae (containing the ililum, ishium, and pubic bones) are not fused in a fetal skeleton like in an adult human.
What joins the two OS coxae at the anterior junction?
the sacrum
Is coxae a part of axial skeleton?
No, they are part of the appendicular skeleton.
What are three regions on each Os Coxae?
ilium, ischium, and pubis
What area of the os coxae do the nerves pass through to the perineum?
Lesser sciatic notch Rationale: The lesser sciatic notch area of the os coxae is where the nerves pass through to the perineum. The perineum is defined as the surface region in both males and females between the pubic symphysis and the coccyx (pelvic floor).
What is the proper name for hipbone?
The proper name for the hipbone is the coxal bone or os coxae.
What joins the two os coxae at the anterior junction of these bones?
Symphysis Pubis/ Pubic Symphysis
Where are the OS coxae bones located?
The os coxae bones, also known as the hip bones, are located in the pelvic region of the human body. They are positioned on either side of the sacrum, forming part of the pelvis. These bones play a crucial role in supporting the body's weight and facilitating various movements.
Fuse to form the os coxae?
The os coxae is formed by the fusion of three bones: ilium, ischium, and pubis. Each of these bones contributes specific features to the structure of the hip bone, such as the iliac crest from the ilium and the obturator foramen from the ischium and pubis.
