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hip bone (innominate bone or coxal bone) (2)
Hip Bone
The hip bone, also known as the coxal or innominate bone, is an irregularly shaped bone found in the pelvic region.
This bone consists of the fusion of three smaller bones and generally this fusion occurs as one approaches adulthood.
The human skeleton contains two hip bones that together join to form the wall of the pelvic cavity.
Like other bones in the body, the hip bone plays an important role in movement.
The hip bone is the site of the hip joint, where a ball and socket joint exists.
Additionally, the hip bone plays a role in support of the body whilst standing or sitting.
The ilium, ischium, and pubis are the three smaller bones that fuse together to form the pelvic.
Furthermore, the entire pelvis is composed of
the hip bone