English Explanatory Dictionary

ischial tuberosity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Each of the two lower extremities of the pelvis in humans (and other animals), on which the weight is placed while sitting and which are covered by the gluteus maximus while standing.

Word forms

ischial tuberosity ischial tuberosities

Synonyms

sit bone
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