Pelvis — synonyms, definition

1. pelvis (Noun)

4 synonyms
hip pelvic arch pelvic girdle renal pelvis
2 definitions

pelvis (Noun) — The structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates.

pelvis (Noun) — A structure shaped like a funnel in the outlet of the kidney into which urine is discharged before passing into the ureter.

4 types of
bodily cavity cavity cavum girdle
16 parts
articulatio coxae coccyx coxa hip hip joint hipbone ilium innominate bone ischial bone ischium os ischii os pubis pubic bone pubis sacrum tail bone
2 parts of
appendicular skeleton kidney