Advertisement
Advertisement
innominate bone
noun
, Anatomy.
- either of the two bones forming the sides of the pelvis, each consisting of three consolidated bones, the ilium, ischium, and pubis.
innominate bone
noun
- either of the two bones that form the sides of the pelvis, consisting of three fused components, the ilium, ischium, and pubis Nontechnical namehipbone
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of innominate bone1
First recorded in 1700–10
Discover More
Example Sentences
The ischium (fig. 78, 9) is a wide flattened bone forming the posterior part of the innominate bone.
From Project Gutenberg
The cup-shaped cavity of the innominate bone for receiving the head of the femur.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse