Pelvisand

Pelvisand is not a standard term in anatomy or medicine. It may be a typographical error for “pelvis and,” a coined label in a specific project or fictional context, or a neologism used in a non-medical setting. In discussing the pelvis in general, one can interpret the word as referring to the pelvic region and its relationship to nearby structures.

The pelvis consists of the two hip bones (each made up of the ilium, ischium, and pubis), the sacrum, and the coccyx, forming a bony ring known as the pelvic girdle. The space enclosed by the ring is divided into the false (greater) pelvis, which lies above the pelvic brim, and the true (lesser) pelvis, which lies below and contains the pelvic organs. The acetabulum of each hip bone forms the hip joint with the femur. The sacroiliac joints connect the pelvis to the spine, and the pubic symphysis links the two sides anteriorly. The pelvic floor muscles, including the levator ani group and coccygeus, form a hammock-like support for pelvic organs.

Key functions of the pelvis include bearing and transmitting weight from the upper body to the legs, providing attachment for muscles and ligaments, protecting pelvic and abdominal organs, and forming a passageway for childbirth and urogenital and digestive tracts. The pelvic cavity houses components of the urinary, reproductive, and digestive systems, while the perineum lies inferior to the pelvic floor.

Clinically, the pelvis is involved in injuries such as pelvic fractures and in conditions like pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence. Etymologically, pelvis derives from Latin for basin, reflecting the shape of the bony ring.