FORS 3331 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Chafing Dish, Pubic Symphysis, Obturator Foramen

• School: Baylor University
• Department: Forensic Science
• Course: FORS 3331
• Professor: Joseph V.Ferraro

Document Summary

Acetabulum: hip socket; laterally facing round hollow; attaches w femoral head. Iliac crest: superior border of the ilium; s shape when viewed superiorly. Gluteal lines: rough irregular lines showing the attachments of the gluteal muscles. Anterior superior iliac spine: anterior end of iliac crest; pointy side. Anterior inferior iliac spine: projection on the anterior border, superior to the acetabulum. Posterior superior iliac spine: posterior terminus of the iliac crest. Posterior inferior iliac spine: sharp projection posteroinferior to the sacral articulation. Greater sciatic notch: wide notch inferior to the posterior inferior iliac spine; big upsidedown u. Ischial spine: inferior to the greater sciatic notch; superior to lesser sciatic notch. Ischial tuberosity: blunt rough large posteroinferior corner of the innominate. Auricular surface: ear-shaped sacral articulation on medial side of ilium. Iliac fossa: smooth hollow on the medial side of the iliac blade; chafing dish. Iliopubic (superior pubic) ramus: connects the pubis to the ilium at the acetabulum; bridge.