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pelvis, bony, basin-shaped structure that supports the organs of the lower abdomen. It receives the weight of the upper body and distributes it to the legs; it also forms the base for numerous muscle attachments. In the human pelvis there are two large hip hip, in human anatomy, the joint separating the thigh bone from the pelvis, and the surrounding flesh. The adult hipbone consolidates three bones separate in youth: the ilium, ischium, and pubis. ..... Click the link for more information. bones, each consisting of three fused bones, the illium, ischium, and pubis. The hip bones form a ring around a central cavity. The fused terminal segments of the spine, known as the sacrum and coccyx, connect the hip bones at the back of the central cavity; a fibrous band connects them at the front. In women the pelvis is wider and has a larger capacity than in men, a condition that reflects the child-bearing function in women. See skeleton skeleton, in anatomy, the stiff supportive framework of the body. The two basic types of skeleton found among animals are the exoskeleton and the endoskeleton. The shell of the clam is an exoskeleton composed primarily of calcium carbonate. ..... Click the link for more information. . pelvis 1. the large funnel-shaped structure at the lower end of the trunk of most vertebrates: in man it is formed by the hipbones and sacrum 2. the bones that form this structure 3. any anatomical cavity or structure shaped like a funnel or cup 4. short for renal pelvis pelvis [′pel·vəs] (anatomy) The main, basin-shaped cavity of the kidney into which urine is discharged by nephrons. The basin-shaped structure formed by the hipbones together with the sacrum and coccyx, or caudal vertebrae. The cavity of the bony pelvis. Also known as pelvic cavity. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| For smaller children, safety seats are needed to ensure that the lap belt crosses their pelvic bones rather than the soft tissue of their abdomens. Subjects received an exercise booklet with 5 exercises aimed to increase the stability of the pelvic bones. The large head, relatively stiff neck, and puny pelvic bones of the made the youngsters awkward-another clue supporting the notion of parental care. |
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