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Fields of Study > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > animal tissues > connective tissues > bones > bone types > pelvic bones > ischium
Fields of Study > zoology > animal anatomy > animal tissues > connective tissues > bones > bone types > pelvic bones > ischium
Animals, Livestock, One Health > zoology > animal anatomy > animal tissues > connective tissues > bones > bone types > pelvic bones > ischium
Fields of Study > anatomy and morphology > tissues > animal tissues > connective tissues > bones > bone types > pelvic bones > ischium
Fields of Study > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > musculoskeletal system > bones > bone types > pelvic bones > ischium
Fields of Study > zoology > animal anatomy > musculoskeletal system > bones > bone types > pelvic bones > ischium
Animals, Livestock, One Health > zoology > animal anatomy > musculoskeletal system > bones > bone types > pelvic bones > ischium
Preferred Term:

ischium

Definition:
One of three bones that make up the coxal bone of the pelvic girdle. In tetrapods, it is the part of the pelvis that projects backward on the ventral side, and in primates, it bears the weight of the sitting animal.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
pelvic bones
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/315191
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