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==Common structures of the Proximal Hindlimb and Pelvis==
==Common structures of the Proximal Hindlimb and Pelvis==
*'''[[Ilium - Anatomy and Physiology|Ilium]]'''
*'''[[Ilium - Anatomy and Physiology|Ilium]]'''
* The ilium makes up the craniodorsal part of the hip bone.
* It extends in a cranio-dorsal direction from the hip joint to the articulation with sacrum.
* It is made from a cranial wing and a caudal body.
'''''Ilial Wing'''''
* The margin of the wing is known as the '''iliac crest'''. Along the crest are two very important anatomical landmarks:
** '''Tuber Coxae''' or Coxal Tuberosity forms the palpable point of the hip.
** '''Sacral Tuber''' is the thickened mediodorsal angle of the ilial wing.
* The '''lateral''' surface of the wing provides a point of attachment for the gluteal muscles.
* The '''medial''' surface has two distinct parts:
** The lateroventral part provides the point of insertion for many pelvic muscles.
** The mediodorsal part articulate with the '''sacrum''' forming the '''sacroiliac joint'''
* The caudodorsal border of the wing is very concave and along its surface exists the '''greater sciatic notch'''. This is where the '''sciatic nerve''' runs over the ilium.
'''''Ilial Body''''''
* The only anatomical feature of note is the '''psoas tubercle''' on the ventral border. This provides attachment for the psoas muscle.
*'''[[Ischium - Anatomy & Physiology|Ischium]]'''
*'''[[Ischium - Anatomy & Physiology|Ischium]]'''
*'''[[Pubis - Anatomy & Physiology|Pubis]]'''
*'''[[Pubis - Anatomy & Physiology|Pubis]]'''