ilium 
ilium
Definition
il·ium (il′ē əm)
noun pl. il′ia-ə
the flat, uppermost portion of the three sections of the innominate bone
Etymology: ModL: see ileum
Ilium
Definition
ilium
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- connect: It connects the ilium, the large flared portion of the pelvic bone, with the upper part of the tibia.
Modifies a noun
- bone: There are two sacroiliac joints which form a pelvic ring structure together with the sacrum and the two ilium bones.
Ilium Quotes
Was this the face that launched a thousand ships, And burnt the topless towers of Ilium? Sweet Helen, make me immortal with a kiss! Her lips suck forth my soul: see, where it flies! Come Helen, come give me my soul again. Here will I dwell, for heaven be in these lips, And all is dross that is not Helena.
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