What bones are present in the pelvis?
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What bones are present in the pelvis?
Pelvis Background:
The pelvis is in place to support the upper body and transfer body weight to the lower limbs. The pelvis can be broken down into true and false portions. The true pelvis is part of the pelvic cavity and the false pelvis is part of the abdominal cavity.
Answer and Explanation: 1
The bony pelvis is made up of the pelvic bone (also called the os coxae), sacrum, and coccyx. The pelvic bone is formed from the ilium, ischium, and pubis.
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Chapter 5 / Lesson 10What are the parts of the pelvis? Learn the pelvis definition, pelvis function, and about the ilium, ischium, and pubis of the pelvis.
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