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ilium
This term refers specifically to the broad, wing-like upper blade of the hip bone. It is a technical anatomical term used primarily in medical, biological, and forensic contexts to describe the structural framework of the pelvis.
Because it is a specific anatomical structure, it is treated as a countable noun in clinical settings when referring to the left or right side of the body. However, it is rarely used in casual conversation, where terms like hip bone or pelvis are preferred.
Meanings
Examples
The ilium is the broadest part of the hip bone.
I can feel the top edge of my ilium when I press on my hip.
The student pointed to the ilium on the skeletal model during the lab.
A fracture of the ilium often requires surgical stabilization.
A fracture of the ilium often requires surgical stabilization.
Does the ilium connect directly to the sacrum.
The anthropologist examined the ilium to determine the sex of the remains.
The surgeon noted a small lesion on the right ilium.
The ilium forms the upper part of the os coxae.