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  2. Ischial tuberosity - Wikipedia

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    The ischial tuberosity (or tuberosity of the ischium, tuber ischiadicum), also known colloquially as the sit bones or sitz bones, [1] or as a pair the sitting bones, [2] is a large posterior bony protuberance on the superior ramus of the ischium. It marks the lateral boundary of the pelvic outlet.

  3. Ischium - Wikipedia

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    A small part of bone with a piece of a tendon or ligament attached is avulsed (torn away). [3] Ischial bursitis (also known as weaver's bottom) is inflammation of the synovial bursa located between the gluteus maximus muscle and the ischial tuberosity, [4] and is usually caused by prolonged sitting on a hard surface.

  4. Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis - Wikipedia

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    Similar calcification and ossification may be seen at peripheral entheseal sites, including the shoulder, iliac crest, ischial tuberosity, trochanters of the hip, tibial tuberosities, patellae, and bones of the hands and/or feet. [6] DISH can be a complicating factor when suffering from trauma involving the spine.

  5. Ischial bursitis - Wikipedia

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    The ischial bursa is a synovial bursa located between gluteus maximus muscle and ischial tuberosity. [4] When in a seated position, the ischial bursa is put under the highest amount of pressure, which is most significant against a hard surface. [3] Friction from exercise can lead to inflammation of the ischial bursa, known as bursitis. [1]

  6. Restless leg syndrome: Can vitamins help? An expert ... - AOL

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    About one in 10 people have restless leg syndrome, but the cause is a mystery. See what remedies doctors suggest. ... According to the Mayo Clinic, some of these medications include: Medications ...

  7. Ischiopubic ramus - Wikipedia

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    The ischiopubic ramus is a compound structure consisting of the following two structures: from the pubis, the bones inferior pubic ramus; from the ischium, the inferior ramus of the ischium; It forms the inferior border of the obturator foramen and serves as part of the origin for the obturator internus and externus muscles.

  8. Sacrotuberous ligament - Wikipedia

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    It runs from the sacrum (the lower transverse sacral tubercles, the inferior margins sacrum and the upper coccyx [1]) to the tuberosity of the ischium. It is a remnant of part of biceps femoris muscle. The sacrotuberous ligament is attached by its broad base to the posterior superior iliac spine, the posterior sacroiliac ligaments (with which ...

  9. Ischial spine - Wikipedia

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    The ischial spine is part of the posterior border of the body of the ischium bone of the pelvis. It is a thin and pointed triangular eminence, more or less elongated in different subjects. It is a thin and pointed triangular eminence, more or less elongated in different subjects.