Definition of pelvis Pelvis

/pɛˈlvʌs/ - [pelvus] - pel•vis

We found 10 definitions of pelvis from 7 different sources.

What does pelvis mean?

Noun Plural: pelvis
pelvis - the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates
		pelvic girdle, pelvic arch, hip
		girdle a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
		appendicular skeleton the part of the skeleton that includes the pectoral girdle and the pelvic girdle and the upper and lower limbs
		coccyx, tail bone the end of the vertebral column in humans and tailless apes
		hipbone, innominate bone large flaring bone forming one half of the pelvis; made up of the ilium and ischium and pubis
		ilium the upper and widest of the three bones making up the hipbone
		ischial bone, ischium, os ischii one of the three sections of the hipbone; situated below the ilium
		os pubis, pubic bone, pubis one of the three sections of the hipbone; together these two bones form the front of the pelvis
		sacrum wedge-shaped bone consisting of five fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis; its base connects with the lowest lumbar vertebra and its tip with the coccyx
pelvis - a structure shaped like a funnel in the outlet of the kidney into which urine is discharged before passing into the ureter
		renal pelvis
		bodily cavity, cavum, cavity (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body

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pelvis (Noun)
The large compound bone structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs. It consists of hip bone , sacrum and coccyx.
pelvis (Noun)
A funnel- shaped cavity, especially such a cavity in the kidney into which urine passes towards the ureter.

pelvis (n.)
The pelvic arch, or the pelvic arch together with the sacrum. See Pelvic arch, under Pelvic, and Sacrum.
pelvis (n.)
The calyx of a crinoid.

pelvis
The bony structure found in most vertebrates located at the base of the spine.

pelvis
pel′vis, n. the bony cavity at the lower end of the trunk, forming the lower part of the abdomen.—adjs. Pel′vic, of or pertaining to the pelvis; Pel′viform, openly cup-shaped.—ns. Pelvim′eter, an instrument for measuring the diameters of the pelvis; Pelvim′etry. [L. pelvis, a basin.]

The pelvis (plural: Pelves) is a set of bones. Many people think of the pelvis as the "hip bone", because it is located at the hip. The pelvis is at the lower end of the spine. In vertebrates, usually legs are attaching at the pelvis.

The function of the pelvis is to protect the organs used for digesting and for reproduction (making babies). It is also important for bearing some load.

Male and female human pelves are different. The female pelvis is wider and more shallow than the male pelvis.