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pelvis
[pel-vis]
noun
plural
pelvises, pelvesthe basinlike cavity in the lower part of the trunk of many vertebrates, formed in humans by the innominate bones, sacrum, etc.
the bones forming this cavity.
the cavity of the kidney that receives the urine before it is passed into the ureter.
pelvis
/ ˈpɛlvɪs /
noun
the large funnel-shaped structure at the lower end of the trunk of most vertebrates: in man it is formed by the hipbones and sacrum
the bones that form this structure
any anatomical cavity or structure shaped like a funnel or cup
short for renal pelvis
pelvis
plural
pelvisesThe basin-shaped structure in vertebrate animals that joins the spine and lower or hind limbs. In primates, the pelvis is composed of the two hipbones joined to the sacrum. It contains, protects, and supports the intestines, bladder, and internal reproductive organs.
pelvis
The bowl-shaped group of bones connecting the trunk of the body to the legs and supporting the spine. The pelvis includes the hip bones and the lower part of the backbone.
Word History and Origins
Origin of pelvis1
Word History and Origins
Origin of pelvis1
Example Sentences
“We are passionate about finding answers for the families,” says Dr. Hourani, sipping coffee in his office while a colleague in a white hazmat suit uses a sink to rinse mud off a human pelvis.
At University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, scans revealed Leah had injuries including eight broken ribs, a shattered hip, three breaks in her pelvis, a fractured right foot and a punctured lung.
Muhammad was shot in the pelvis and rushed by car to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
At the Bowl, Oldham came onstage in a wheelchair, which prompted Nelson to explain that the 82-year-old had cracked his pelvis in a “freak basketball accident” the other day.
He suffered nine broken ribs and a collapsed lung and fractured his pelvis and collarbone.
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