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Although technically not part of the thigh, the patella, or kneecap, is included in this region as well. Figure 9: Right femur, anterior and posterior views A. Femur Landmarks / Markings : ï· Head: Rounded region at the proximal end of the femur; articulates with the acetabulum of the os coxa.
The os coxae themselves each consist of three bones. The ilium is the top portion of the pelvis, where hands rest on hips; the ischium is further down, and includes the knobbly sitz-bones, or ischial tuberosities; and the pubis is at the front base of the pelvis. It is most anterior.Alexander Rowan.he hipbone. OS coxae The OS coxae is made of three fused bones the ilium, ischium, and pubis. Note these bones do not fuse until adulthood (about 16 o â¦ r 17 years old).