Relier Pairs Hip and Pelvis ReviewVersion en ligne Matching the pelvis anatomy to it's function par Courtney BEALL 1 Gluteals and Hamstrings 2 This is the part of the pelvis that connects the two pubic bones. 3 This bone is also known as your tail bone. 4 The end of the spinal cord, beginning at the L2 vertebra. 5 This part of the pelvis is known as the socket. 6 This is the part of the femur that fits in the ball and socket joint. 7 This is the part of the pelvis that you put your hands on. 8 The largest nerve in the body. Starting at bony pelvis and runs down the posterior aspect of the leg. 9 Tensor fasciae latae, Iliotibial tract and Gluteus medius 10 This is that part of the femur with the most stress on it. 11 In order to check for pulse in the pelvic region, you may palpate this. 12 This nerve is responsible for innervating the toes. 13 Adductor Magnus, Gracilis, Pectineus 14 This is the part of the pelvis that you sit on. 15 Rectus Femoris, Sartorius, Psoas Major and Minor, and Iliacus. Hip Flexion Hip Abduction Digital Nerve Hip Adduction Coccyx Sciatic nerve Cauda Equina Head of Femur Ischium Ilium Acetabulum Femoral artery Hip Extension Neck of Femur Pubic Symphysis