pelvis
Torso's bony bowl
The pelvis is the basin-shaped bone structure at the base of the spine, formed by the hip bones, sacrum, and coccyx.
It supports the spine, protects internal organs, and connects the trunk to the legs.
In anatomy, pelvic describes this region: pelvic floor, pelvic exam.
The female pelvis is typically wider to accommodate childbirth.
Lower posterior hip bone
- pubisAnterior pelvic bone
- sacrumFused vertebrae above tailbone
- coccyxFused vertebrae forming tail
- hipboneLarge pelvic bone
symphysis · sacroiliac · innominate · foramen · iliac · pubic · osseous · femur
Strenuous effort; also childbirth
- deliveryConveyance of goods
- contractionsShortened word forms
- dilationWidening of an opening
- midwifeChildbirth assistance professional
obstetrics · cesarean · episiotomy · parturition · gestation · placenta · umbilical · postpartum
Rhythmic bodily movement
- hip-hopRhythmic spoken-word music
- salsaSpicy tomato condiment
- balletClassical dance on pointe
- gyrationCircular or spiral movement
sway · shake · twist · wiggle · tango · rumba · samba · belly-dance
ischium
Lower posterior hip bone
hipbone · symphysis · sacroiliac · innominate · foramen · iliac · pubic · osseous · femur · vertebrae
labor
Strenuous effort; also childbirth
- deliveryConveyance of goods
- contractionsShortened word forms
- dilationWidening of an opening
midwife · obstetrics · cesarean · episiotomy · parturition · gestation · placenta · umbilical · postpartum · prenatal
dance
Rhythmic bodily movement
gyration · sway · shake · twist · wiggle · tango · rumba · samba · belly-dance · twerk
encircle
Surround on all sides
inlet · outlet · circumference · cavity · bowl · structure · framework
chair
Single-person sitting furniture
ergonomic · posture · saddle · wheelchair · sitting · alignment · weight-bearing · stability · seating · orthopedic
- anatomybrain, heart, bones, liver, stomach
- orthopedicsorthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery, bone fracture, joint replacement, hip replacement
- pelvispubic bone, ischial tuberosity, sit bones, hip joint, tailbone
- X-ray anatomyskull, ribs, sternum, clavicle, scapula
- bacinohip bone, river basin
- body partsarm, leg, hand, back, chest
- pelvic girdleHip bone complex
- pelvic floorMuscles supporting abdominal organs
- pelvic thrustsRepeated forward hip motions
- pelvic examInternal reproductive organ inspection
- pelvic boneHip's skeletal framework
- pelvic region