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ischium [′is·kē·əm] (anatomy) Either of a pair of bones forming the dorsoposterior portion of the vertebrate pelvis; the inferior part of the human pelvis upon which the body rests in sitting. (invertebrate zoology) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Span-America's EZ-Dish pressure relief cushion provides seating for those at high risk for pressure ulcers at the ischium or coccyx. Modeled after the original Isch-Dish [R], Span-America's new EZ-Dish [TM] pressure-relief cushion provides a seating solution for those at high risk for pressure ulcers at the ischium or coccyx. The avian similarities extend to Unenlagia's hindquarters, where it has a prominent bump on the ischium, one of the bones of the pelvis. |
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