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 pelvic girdle consists of two large bones of irregular shape, called the innominate bones.
From Project Gutenberg
The bony ring formed by sacrum and coccyx and innominate bones.
From Project Gutenberg
When fully ossified, the arch usually consists of three principal bones on each side, the ilium, ischium, and pubis, which are often closely united in the adult, forming the innominate bone.
From Project Gutenberg
In the innominate bones of a young child the box-shape exists, while its prominent abdomen resembles that of the gorilla.
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