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The 'pelvis' (pl. 'pelvises' or 'pelves') is the bony structure located at the base of the spine (properly known as the caudal end). The pelvis incorporates the socket portion of the hip joint for each leg (in bipeds) or hind leg (in quadrupeds). It forms the lower limb (or hind-limb) girdle of the skeleton.

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★ Bone terminology

★ Terms for anatomical location

★ Hip fracture

★ Lesser pelvis

★ Greater pelvis

★ Pelvic cavity

★ Pelvic fracture

★ Pelvic Bone Width

★ Coccyx (tailbone)

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