Chapter 8.10, Problem 29WDL

Summary Introduction

To differentiate:

Difference between male and female pelvis with respect to the shape of the pubis, subpubic angle, greater sciatic notch, and overall shape of the pelvis.

Concept introduction:

The pelvis is made up of four bones and it supports and protects the viscera in the inferior part of the ventral body cavity. The four bones that form the pelvis are the coccyx, the sacrum, and the left and right ossa coxae. The left and right ossa coxae denote the pelvic girdle.