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Definition of: ischium

(iskē·əm) noun plural ·chi·a (-kē·ə)
1. Anat. The posterior part of the pelvic arch; in man, the part of the hip bone on which the body rests when sitting.
2. Zool. The third joint of any limb or lateral appendage in crustaceans.
3. Entomol. A side of the thorax in insects. Also is·chi·on (iskē·ən). [<L <Gk. ischion hip, hip joint <ischys strong]
—is·chi·at·ic
(is′kē·atik) or ·ad·ic (-adik), is′chi·ac (-ak) or is′ki·al (-əl) adjective

Most often used phrases:

ilium ischium
ischium bone
ischium forms
ischium inserts

'ischium' used in domains:

giovannischiuma.com
bagnischiuma.com
ischium.com

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