Pelvic Girdle, Made up of two hip bones (coxal bones), Strong to bear body weight and stress of movement, Part of the pelvis, Coxal bones made up of three fused bones (Ilium, Ischium, Pubis), Acetabulum (hip socket) is the meeting point of the ilium, ischium, and pubis on the lateral surface of the hip bone (coxal bone), Articulates with head of the femur (lunate surface)