Coxae bones Ilium, Ischium, Pubis, Acetabulum

1. Coxae bones(Ilium, Ischium, Pubis, Acetabulum)

2. Ilium Ilium means flank The largest area of the hip bones Forms the superior region of the coxal Consists of 2 large plates that help to support the internal organs and provide attachment for muscles of the back, sides, and the buttocks The hip joint of the femur is part of the ilium

3. Ischium It attaches to the gluteal loin This is the bone we sit on It consists of 2 broad curves Lies below the ilium It is attached to the pubis in the front and the ilium in the back It functions as a place for muscle attachment which provides support and protection

4. Pubis Bone It is the located at the ventral and anterior side (front-most portion of the coxae bone. It attaches to the ilium and on the sides of the ischium on the bottom It provides structural support as well as allowing for muscles to attach to the inner thigh It is covered by a layer of fat (that is covered by mons pubis) which protects the pubic bone The left and right hip bones join at the Pubic symphasis

5. Acetabulum Part of the ball and socket joint The hip joint is a joint between the acetabulum and the femar It�s very deep which allows for more stability, but less flexibility It�s function is to support the weight of the body This area would similar to a condyle because it is rounded, smoother, and more articular The smoothness allows there to be less friction and irritation with movement