THE PELVIS

THE PELVIS

The pelvis is formed by the hip bones, the sacrum and the coccyx.

 It is divided into upper and lower parts by the brim of the pelvis, consisting of the promontory of the sacrum and the iliopectineal lines of the innominate bones.

 The greater or false pelvis is above the brim and the lesser or true pelvis is below.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MALE AND FEMALE PELVES:

The shape of the female pelvis allows for the passage of the baby during childbirth.

 In comparison with the male pelvis, the female pelvis has lighter bones, is more shallow and rounded and is generally roomier.