What part is the encircled one?
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What part is the encircled one?
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The Pelvis
The pelvis is an anatomical location where organs such as the reproductive organs are housed as well as the urinary bladder of the urinary tract. In females, this is where the uterus lies.
Answer and Explanation: 1
The circled bone is named the the hip bone. The hip bone is divided into three portions: the ilium, the ischium and the pubis. The two hip bones attach at a point named the pubic symphysis.
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Bones of the Pelvis: Definition and Function
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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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