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Ischium

The third segment of the leg, the ischium is a small segment which connects the basis to the merus.

The ischium of the second through fourth pairs of walking legs, from the dorsal view of the crab. Figure modified from Crane (1975).
The ischium of the second through fourth pairs of walking legs, from the dorsal view of the crab. Figure modified from Crane (1975).
The ischium of the of the eight walking legs, from the vental view of the crab. Figure modified from Crane (1975).
The ischium of the of the eight walking legs, from the vental view of the crab. Figure modified from Crane (1975).