| Bone: Greater pelvis | |
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| Male pelvis. | |
| Female pelvis. | |
| Latin | pelvis major |
| Gray's | subject #58 238 |
The greater pelvis (or false pelvis) is a portion of the cavity surrounded by the skeleton of the pelvis, situated above and in front of the pelvic brim. According to some authors the greater pelvis is part of the pelvic cavity, while according to others it is part of the abdominal cavity (this is the reason why it is also called false pelvis).
It is bounded on either side by the ilium; in front it is incomplete, presenting a wide interval between the anterior borders of the ilia, which is filled up in the fresh state by the parietes of the abdomen; behind is a deep notch on either side between the ilium and the base of the sacrum.
It supports the intestines (specifically, the ileum and sigmoid colon), and transmits part of their weight to the anterior wall of the abdomen.
This article was originally based on an entry from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy. As such, some of the information contained within it may be outdated.
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