plural of ischium

An island in the Bay of Naples / The major town on this island

Obsolete form of ischiatic.

Of or pertaining to the ischium

(anatomy) A particular nerve that runs down the leg from the back.

plural of ischiatic nerve

A thickened piece of skin found on the buttocks of animals, especially the baboon.

Pertaining to the ischium.

(pathology) pain in the region of the ischium; sciatica

(anatomy) Each of the two lower extremities of the pelvis in humans (and other animals), on which the weight is placed while sitting and which are covered by the gluteus maximus while standing.