Greater pelvis

Greater pelvis

Infobox Bone
Name = Greater pelvis
Latin = pelvis major
GraySubject = 58
GrayPage = 238


Caption = Male pelvis.


Caption2 = Female pelvis.
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DorlandsPre = p_10
DorlandsSuf = 12623257
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

* - "The Male Pelvis: Articulated bones of male pelvis"


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