Unlocking Cat Pelvis Anatomy: Connecting Hind Limbs To Skeleton
The cat’s pelvis, a bony structure connecting the hind limbs to the axial skeleton, comprises interconnected bones (acetabulum, ilium, ischium, pubis, pubic symphysis, sacroiliac joint, and coccygeal vertebrae). The acetabulum, formed by the ilium, ischium, and pubis, accommodates the femur’s head (hip joint). The ilium forms the pelvis’ upper and lateral portions, connecting to the…