Where is the ischial tuberosity located?
Disease description:
I have been feeling some pain in my buttocks recently and am wondering if it might be related to the ischial tuberosity. Where exactly is the ischial tuberosity located? I would like to know how to determine whether my pain is caused by the ischial tuberosity.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
The ischial tuberosity is an important component of the human skeletal structure, located at the posterior part of the pelvis, specifically at the lowest end of the ischium, and is a protruding part of the ischium.
Specifically:
1. The ischial tuberosity is part of the ischium; at the junction of the upper and lower rami of the ischium, there is a posteriorly and inferiorly projecting eminence, which is the ischial tuberosity.
2. When sitting, the ischial tuberosity comes into direct contact with the surface of the chair and is one of the main weight-bearing areas of the body.
3. The apex of the ischial tuberosity contains a bursa, which secretes fluid to reduce friction and pressure between tissues, acting as a protective mechanism for the ischium.
In addition, during prolonged sitting, the ischial tuberosity bears the body's weight and plays an important role in protecting the spine and internal organs from direct pressure from the ground. Therefore, improper sitting posture or maintaining the same posture for a long time may lead to pain or discomfort in the area of the ischial tuberosity, a condition commonly referred to as "ischial tuberosity pain."
