6 Anatomy of the Female Pelvis and Fetal Skull: View as single page

6 Anatomy of the Female Pelvis and Fetal Skull: View as single page pelvis The pelvis is a symmetrical bony girdle It consists of three strong bones fused together: the ilium, ischium and pubis These bones merge to form bilateral pelvis The bony pelvis is a complex basin-shaped structure that comprises the skeletal framework of the pelvic region and houses the pelvic organs

pelvis Chronic pain around the pelvis is a common complaint and can be debilitating Older patients with osteoporosis can fracture their pelvis simply from falling

pelvis The hip bone, or coxal bone, forms the pelvic girdle portion of the pelvis The paired hip bones are the large, curved bones that form the Open-book pelvis injury: In this instance, the front of the pelvis opens like a book This injury results in tears of the strong pelvic ligaments that hold the