Pelvic Girdle: Anatomy & Routine Projections - Video Lesson

Hey, everybody. Welcome to today's lesson on the gross anatomy and routine radiographic projections of the pelvic girdle. This essential topic forms the foundation for accurate imaging and diagnosis of conditions related to the pelvic girdle. In this lesson, we'll cover the anatomy of the pelvic girdle and routine projections for radiographs. Let's get started. Anatomical terms related to the pelvic girdle include hip bones, also called innominate bones. These consist of the ilium, ischium, and pubis. Acetabulum, a deep cup shaped cavity that accepts the head of the femur to form the hip joint. Ilium, largest of the three hip bones located superior to the acetabulum. Ischium, located inferior and posterior to the acetabulum. Pubis, located inferior and anterior to the acetabulum. Now let's apply these terms to identify the corresponding anatomy.