Month: October 2024

Hip Bone Anatomy – Complete Guide with Parts, Names, Functions & Diagram

Authors

Author:
Wojciech Pawlina MD - Human Anatomy Education
Reviewer:
Jeffrey T Laitman PhD - Anatomy & Physiology
Editor:
Lynda F. Bonewald PhD - Bone Biology and Remodeling
Detailed diagram of the human hip bone anatomy showing all parts, including ilium, ischium, pubis, acetabulum, and sacroiliac joint with labeled names and functions.

Overview of Hip Bone Anatomy The hip bone, or os coxae, is a large, irregular bone that forms the base of the lower limb.[1] The main functions of the hip bone are to support the body’s weight when standing and provide a base for leg movement.[1][2] It connects to the spine at the sacroiliac joint … Read more

Skull Anatomy: Complete Guide with Parts, Names, Functions & Diagram

Authors

Author:
David Julius PhD - Pain and Sensory Neuroscience
Reviewer:
Ardem Patapoutian PhD - Pain and Sensory Neuroscience
Editor:
Solomon H. Snyder MD, DSc, DPhil (Hon Causa) - Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology
Detailed diagram of human skull anatomy showing all major bones, parts, and structures with labels, including frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital, and mandible bones.

Overview of Skull Anatomy The skull is a complex, protective structure made of bone.[1] It is essential for safeguarding the brain and supporting various sensory functions.[1] The skull anatomy is divided into two main sections: the cranium, which encloses and shields the brain, and the facial bones, including the mandible or jawbone, that shape the … Read more