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Sit Bones

By Ann Pizer, About.com

Updated July 17, 2008

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Definition: Anatomically part of your pelvis (the ischial tuberosity, to be exact), the sit bones are quite literally the bones under the flesh of the butt that you sit on.
Also Known As: Sits Bones
Examples:
Grab the flesh from your butt and roll it out to each side so you are sitting right on the sit bones.
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