Pelvisrelated

Pelvis-related refers to aspects of the pelvis, a basin-shaped region at the lower trunk that forms the base of the spine and the start of the lower limbs. It includes the pelvic bones, the joints and ligaments that connect them, the pelvic floor muscles, and the organs housed within the pelvic cavity and nearby spaces. In scholarly and clinical contexts, pelvis-related topics cover anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, obstetrics and gynecology, urology, and orthopedics.

Anatomically, the pelvis consists of two hip bones, each composed of the ilium, ischium, and pubis, plus the sacrum and coccyx. The hip bones join at the pubic symphysis anteriorly and articulate with the sacrum at the sacroiliac joints posteriorly. The pelvic cavity is bounded by the pelvic brim, dividing it into the false (greater) and true (lesser) pelvis; this distinction is clinically and anatomically useful. The female pelvis is generally wider and shallower than the male pelvis, reflecting differences related to childbirth.

Functions include bearing and transferring weight from the trunk to the lower limbs, stabilizing posture during movement, and protecting pelvic and lower abdominal organs. The pelvic floor muscles support pelvic organs and help maintain continence. Pelvic-related conditions range from fractures and pelvic girdle pain to prolapse of pelvic organs, infections, and developmental anomalies. Diagnosis often relies on imaging methods such as X-ray, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging.

In research and practice, pelvis-related topics intersect anatomy, orthopedic surgery, obstetrics, physical therapy, and biomechanics, with emphasis on locomotion, load transfer, and organ support within the pelvic region.