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Pelvis: Medical Term
The pelvis is formed by the two hip bones, which are attached to the sacrum.
Term | Definition |
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pelvis | The large basin or cup-shaped ring of bone at the base of the spinal column. Sometimes referred to as the pelvic girdle. Consists of 2 bones, each of which is composed of 3 fused bones: the pubis, ischium and ilium |
pelvic | Pertaining to the pelvis or pelvic bone |
ilium | The superior most (uppermost) bone of each pelvic bone. The widest of the 3 fused bones of the hip bone |
ischium | The inferoposterior bone of each of the pelvic or hip bones |
pubis | The inferoanterior bone of each of the hip bones. (pubic bones) |
symphysis pubis | The cartilaginous joint formed by the union of the 2 pubic bones at the midline |