ischial tuberosities

A form of ischial tuberosity — 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.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of ischial tuberosity
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