Concept information
Preferred term
ischium
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Topic
Definition
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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.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2018
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/315191
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