The Pelvis from the Side


1.   5th lumbar vertebra
2.   Promontory of Sacrum
3.   Sacrum formed by the fusion of five sacral vertebra
4.   Iliac fossa.
5.   Crest of ilium
6.   Anterior superior spine
7.   Symphysis pubis
8.   Tuberosity of ischium
9.   Great sacro-sciatic ligament.
10.  Inguinal ligament
11.  Great sciatic foramen
12.  Obturator foramen

The  projecting portion of the intervertebral disc, Where it touches the upper surface ofthe first sacral vertebra, is known as the promontory of the sacrum




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