pelviens

Pelviens is an anatomical term used in several languages to refer to the pelvis or pelvic region. In a broader sense, it denotes the structures that form the pelvic girdle and the pelvic cavity, including bones, joints, and surrounding soft tissues.

The pelvis consists of two hip bones (each formed by the ilium, ischium, and pubis), the sacrum, and the coccyx. The two hip bones join at the pubic symphysis anteriorly and articulate with the sacrum at the sacroiliac joints posteriorly. The pelvis is traditionally divided into the false (greater) pelvis and the true (lesser) pelvis, separated by the pelvic brim. The pelvic cavity within the true pelvis contains pelvic viscera and is bounded inferiorly by the pelvic floor.

Key contents and features include the pelvic organs (such as the urinary bladder and, in females, the uterus and ovaries; in males, the prostate and seminal vesicles), the rectum, and portions of the reproductive and gastrointestinal tracts. The pelvis supports the spine, transfers weight to the lower limbs, and provides attachment sites for muscles of the hip, abdomen, and pelvic floor. The pelvic floor comprises Levator ani and coccygeus muscles, among others, which support pelvic organs and assist in continence.

Clinical relevance includes pelvic fractures, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, and disorders of the pelvic floor such as prolapse or incontinence. The term pelviens emphasizes the pelvic region as a functional unit in anatomy and medicine.