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pelvis

Noun

Meaning

• The large bony structure near the base of the spine to which the hind limbs or legs are attached in humans and many other vertebrates.

Examples

• The athlete suffered a fracture in the pelvis during the game.

• The pelvis is a critical structure in human anatomy.

• X-rays showed that her pelvis was misaligned.

pelvis

Noun

Meaning

• The large bony structure near the base of the spine to which the hind limbs or legs are attached in humans and many other vertebrates.

Examples

• The athlete suffered a fracture in the pelvis during the game.

• The pelvis is a critical structure in human anatomy.

• X-rays showed that her pelvis was misaligned.