Ischium vs. Pubis — What's the Difference?

The ischium () forms the lower and back region of the hip bone (os coxae). Situated below the ilium and behind the pubis, it is one of three regions whose fusion creates the coxal bone.

The forward portion of either of the hipbones, at the juncture forming the front arch of the pelvis. Also called pubic bone.

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

The pubic bone; the part of the hipbone forming the front arch of the pelvis

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

The ventral and anterior of the three principal bones composing either half of the pelvis; sharebone; pubic bone.

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

One of the three sections of the hipbone; together the two pubic bones form the front of the pelvis