Pelvic Girdle and Leg Bones

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What is the pelvic girdle?

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The pelvic girdle is a bony structure that connects the spine to the lower limbs, consisting of the ilium, ischium, and pubis.

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What are the coxal bones?

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Coxal bones, also known as hip bones, are the large bones that form the sides of the pelvis, each consisting of three fused bones: ilium, ischium, and pubis.

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What is the function of the pubis?

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The pubis is one of the three bones that make up the coxal bone and plays a crucial role in forming the front part of the pelvic girdle.

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What is the ischium?

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The ischium is the lower and back part of the coxal bone, providing support when sitting.

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What is the iliac crest?

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The iliac crest is the curved superior border of the ilium, which is the largest part of the coxal bone.

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What is the sacrum?

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The sacrum is a triangular bone at the base of the spine, formed by the fusion of five vertebrae, and connects the spine to the pelvic girdle.

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What is the coccyx?

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The coccyx, or tailbone, is a small, triangular bone at the end of the vertebral column, formed by the fusion of four vertebrae.

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How many bones make up the human pelvic girdle?

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The human pelvic girdle is made up of two coxal bones, each consisting of three fused bones: ilium, ischium, and pubis.

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What is the role of the pelvic girdle in the human body?

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The pelvic girdle supports the weight of the upper body when sitting and standing, and it also protects the pelvic organs.

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What are the differences between the male and female pelvic girdle?

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The female pelvic girdle is generally wider and has a larger pelvic inlet to facilitate childbirth, while the male pelvic girdle is narrower and more robust.