| Bone: Greater pelvis | |
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| Male pelvis. | |
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| Female pelvis. | |
| Latin | pelvis major |
| Gray's | subject #58 238 |
The greater pelvis (or false pelvis) is the expanded portion of the cavity situated above and in front of the pelvic brim.
It is bounded on either side by the ilium; in front it is incomplete, presenting a wide interval between the anterior borders of the ilia, which is filled up in the fresh state by the parietes of the abdomen; behind is a deep notch on either side between the ilium and the base of the sacrum.
It supports the intestines (specifically, the ileum and sigmoid colon), and transmits part of their weight to the anterior wall of the abdomen.
External links
- SUNY Labs 44:os-0502 - "The Male Pelvis: Articulated bones of male pelvis"
This article was originally based on an entry from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy. As such, some of the information contained herein may be outdated.
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