ischium

noun

The lowest of the three major bones that constitute each half of the pelvis.

noun

In anatomy, the posterior part of the pelvic arch in vertebrates, the lowermost of the three parts forming the os innominatum.

noun

In Crustacea, the third joint of the normally 7-jointed leg; the ischiopodite.

noun

The lowest of the three bones that make up each side of the pelvis.

noun

one of the three sections of the hipbone; situated below the ilium