A Lens on the Pelvis
The pelvis, or pelvic girdle, is a muscle, bone, and connective tissue structure that provides a foundation for the lower extremities, the legs and also supports a portion of the abdominal and pelvic cavities.
It is a basin-shaped structure in the skeleton of many vertebrates that is formed by the pelvic girdle together with the sacrum and often various coccygeal and caudal vertebrae and that in humans is composed of the two hip bones bounding it on each side and in front while the sacrum and coccyx complete it behind.
What is the Pelvis?
From Wikipedia
The pelvis (pl. pelvises or pelves) is the bony structure located at the base of the spine (properly known as the caudal end). It is part of the appendicular skeleton.Each os coxae (hipbone) consists of three bones: the illium, ischium, and the pubis. The illium is the largest and upper most part, the ischium is the posterior-inferior (back-lower) part, and the pubis is the anterior (front) part of the hipbone.
The two hipbones are joined anteriorly at the symphysis pubis and posteriorly to the sacrum. 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.
YouTube introduction to the Pelvis
Good Pelvis Links
- The Anatomy Lession: Pelvis
- Excellent description, charts, pictures and information on the pelvis.
"They are meant to be studied by the person who is just interested in learning a little about human anatomy, as a review of previous anatomy courses or for anyone else who might find the lessons helpful." - The Pelvic Girdle
- Basic Introduction to the Pelvis.
- The Pelvic Girdle
- Good view of the pelvic bones.
- Know Your Body - An Overview of Pelvic Anatomy
- A look at the organs of the pelvis.
"If you have pelvic pain, knowledge of the pelvic organs and their functions can be important as you seek treatment and solutions. This knowledge can help you communicate with medical professionals. By using anatomical terms to describe your symptoms, you can give your health care provider a head start in the diagnosis process." - The Arches of the Pelvis
- An interesting article by Jonathan Fitzgordon
"An arch is a curved structure capable of spanning a space while supporting significant weight. The body follows a engineering model that we would be wise to understand."
Information on Pelvic Anatomy
The Pelvic Girdle
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Out in the Open: The Complete Male Pelvis
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The Female Pelvis Anatomy & Exercises
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Mosby's Human Anatomy through Dissection Series for EMS DVD 3: Abdomen & Pelvis Anatomy
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Lessions in Pelvic Anatomy: Part 1
Lessions in Pelvic Anatomy: Part 2
Lessions in Pelvic Anatomy: Part 3
Pelvic Pain
Pregnancy related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) causes pain, instability and limitation of mobility and functioning in any of the three pelvic joints. PGP has a long history of recognition, mentioned by Hippocrates.Pubic Symphysis Separation. Fetal and Maternal Medicine Review (2002), 13: 141-155 Kelly Owens, Anne Pearson, Gerald Mason and later described in medical literature by Snelling.Pain In Childbearing, Key Issues In Management, Margaret Yerby, Lesly Page.
"The affection appears to consist of relaxation of the pelvic articulations, becoming apparent suddenly after parturition or gradually during pregnancy and permitting a degree of mobility of the pelvic bones which effectively hinders locomotion and gives rise to the most peculiar and alarming sensations". Snelling (1870).
Walking
View the Function of the Pelvis in Walking
Pelvis Bones on Amazon
Female Pelvis W/Femur Heads
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Anatomical Model Composite Human Pelvis & Pelvic Floor-267A
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Bucky Skeleton Spine 4th Quality!!
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Male Pelvis Model
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YouTube Video on Hip Pain
High Quality Presentation.
A Better Understanding of the Pelvis
Pelvic Power: Mind/Body Exercises for Strength, Flexibility, Posture, and Balance for Men and Women
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Movement, Stability and Low Back Pain: The Essential Role of the Pelvis
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A Headache in the Pelvis: A New Understanding and Treatment for Prostatitis and Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndromes, 4th Edition
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Diagnostic and Surgical Imaging Anatomy: Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis: Published by Amirsys®
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Fractures of the Pelvis and Acetabulum
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Funny Remix of a Classic Anatomy Lession on the Pelvis and Hip
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- This is a very informational site. The more you learn about the pelvis the easier it is to understand how to stay healthy
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- jasmineann jasmineann Jan 11, 2008 @ 9:30 am
- Thank you for this good information. In recovering from back pain and sciatica I think the better informed I became the more able I was to be a proactive partner in my care and treatment. Lensrolling this to my back pain lenses to help people there learn more about the pelvis.
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- This is a great lens "in progress". As a woman with MS, I deal with a lot of hamstring weakness that refers pain to the hip. I also deal with pelvic pain from endometriosis. It is helpful to understand the anatomy and workings of the pelvis, very much appreciated! Diana
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