6 concepts
Ilium
The ilium is the uppermost and largest bone of the pelvis.
Ischium
The ischium forms the lower and posterior portion of the hip bones of the pelvis.
Pubis
The pubis is the lowest and most anterior portion of the hip bones of the pelvis.
False and True Pelves
The false (greater) pelvis is larger and superior to the true (lesser) pelvis where the pelvic inlet is located.
Comparison of Female and Male Pelves
The female pelvis has evolved to its maximum width for childbirth and the male pelvis has been optimized for bipedal locomotion.
Pelvic Structure and Childbearing
The human pelvis has evolved to be narrow enough for efficient upright locomotion, while still being wide enough to facilitate childbirth.