Ramus of ischium
Ramus ossis ischii
- Synonym: Ischial ramus
Definition
The ischium consists of two main parts: a ramus of ischium and a body.
The ramus of ischium extends forward from the lower end of the ischial body and joins with the posterior ramus of the pubis to form a conjoined ischiopubic ramus. Details about the conjoined ischiopubic ramus can be found here: conjoined ishiopubic ramus. For more information on muscle and ligament attachments, please refer to the ischium.
References
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Text by Antoine Micheau, MD and reviewed by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.
Standring, S. and Gray, H. (2016). ‘Chapter 80: Pelvic girdle, gluteal region and thigh’ in Gray’s anatomy The anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. (41st ed.) New York: Elsevier, pp. 1341-1345.
