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What is known as the pelvis and protects the organs in the lower abdomen?
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∙ 12y ago
The bone of the pelvis appears to be single but it is actually made of 3 fused bones which are the ilium the ischium and the pubis. That's all I know... ----*cArLy*
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What body system is the pelvis in?
It is located at the base of the spine (properly known as the caudal end). The pelvis incorporates the socket portion of the hip joint for each leg (in bipeds) or hind leg (in quadrupeds). It forms the lower limb (or hind-limb) girdle of the skeleton.
What is the scientific name for waist bone?
well your waist Bone is known as your pelvis
Difference between false pelvis and true pelvis?
The male and female pelvic areas vary in a number of ways, as required by the differences in internal organs and their function. The most obvious difference is a shorter, broader pelvis in females, which is limited by the need to articulate the hips and legs (to walk upright in a normal manner).Characteristics of Male Pelvis :Bone are taller, heavier, and thickerMore prominent bone markingsObturator foramen is roundPubic arch v-shapedPelvic inlet heart-shapedSmaller pelvic outlet smallerIschipubic rami is more evertedSciatic notch is narrowerSubpubic arch is more acuteIschial spine is projected inwardsAcetabulum is largerCharacteristics of Female Pelvis :Bones are lighter and less denseWider / shallower profileLarger superior and inferior aperturesObturator foramen is ovalPubic arch widerPelvic inlet oval-shapedIschiopubic rami is less evertedSciatic notch is widerSubpubic arch is widerIschial spine is projected outwardsAcetabulum is smaller
What houses and protects the brain?
The skull, also known as the cranium.
What is the name of the bone at the base of the spine that connects to the pelvis bone?
The pelvis is made up of three bones; the ilium, the ischium, and the pubic bone. Attached to the back of the pelvis is the sacrum/coccyx which are two bones made of multiple vertebrae that are fused together. Also connected to the pelvic bone is the head of the femur (thigh bone) which sits in the acetabulum of the pelvis and creates the acetabulofemoral joint also known as the hip joint.
What are the surgical procedures known as laparascopy and hysteroscopy?
These surgical procedures, in which a small camera is inserted into the woman, can view the inside of the pelvis, abdomen or uterus.
What system protects the other organs?
The integumentary system, more commonly known as the skin.
Who was known as the Pelvis?
Elvis Presley "Elvis the Pelvis"
What is the corner stone of the pelvis?
The sacrum is sometimes known as the "cornerstone" of the pelvis
What is your hipbone known as?
Pelvis.
What is hipbone known as?
Pelvis.
What is the pelvis also known as?
The hips
What bone protects the heart and anchors the ribs?
The sternum, also known as the breastbone, protects the heart and provides support for the ribs by anchoring them in place. Its structure helps safeguard the vital organs within the chest cavity.
What is known as abdomen?
The abdomen is the posterior region of the body trunk of animals. In vertebrates it contains the stomach and intestines and the organs of excretion and reproduction. It is particularly well defined in mammals being separated from the thorax by the diaphragm. In many arthropods such as insects and insects, it may be segmented.
What organs involve in appendicitis?
The appendix is usually located in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, near the right hip bone.Its position within the abdomen corresponds to a point on the surface known as McBurney's point .While the base of the appendix is at a fairly constant location, 2 cm below the ileocecal valve (at the junction of the small intestine (ileum) and the large intestine, the location of the tip of the appendix can vary from being retrocecal (behind the cecum) (74%) to being in the pelvis to being extraperitoneal (occurring or located outside the peritoneal cavity).
Hip socket is known as the?
The acetabulum is a concave surface of the pelvis. The head of the femur meets with the pelvis at the acetabulum, forming the hip joint
Where is your abdomen area?
Your "belly". It is known as the abdomen as your abdominal muscles are located there. I would say stomach but the stomach is actually up and to the left of the abdominal area. It lies in front of your intestines.
