Question

What part of the ischium bears our weight when we sit?

Answer 1

Answer:

The ischium forms the posterolateral portion of the hip bone The large, roughened area of the inferior ischium is the ischial tuberosity. This serves as the attachment for the posterior thigh muscles and also carries the weight of the body when sitting.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

The ischial tuberosity (or tuberosity of the ischium, tuber ischiadicum), also known informally as the sit bones, or as a pair the sitting bones[1] is a large swelling posteriorly on the superior ramus of the ischium. It marks the lateral boundary of the pelvic outlet.

Ischial tuberosity

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Capsule of hip-joint (distended). Posterior aspect. (Ischial tuberosity visible at bottom left.)

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