APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

PELVIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which region of the trunk is the PELVIS located?
A
posterior anatomical region
B
upper anatomical region
C
lower anatomical region
D
N.A
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Structure. The pelvic region of the trunk is the lower part of the trunk, between the abdomen and the thighs.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pelvic cavity is a bowl-like structure that sits below the abdominal cavity. The true pelvis, or lesser pelvis, lies below the pelvic brim (Figure 1). This landmark begins at the level of the sacral promontory posteriorly and the pubic symphysis anteriorly.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pelvis is the area of the body below the abdomen that is located between the hip bones and contains the bladder and rectum. In females, it also contains the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. In males, it also contains the prostate and seminal vesicles.

Detailed explanation-4: -The pelvic cavity (the true pelvis) predominantly contains the urinary bladder, the colon, and the internal reproductive organs. This space is enclosed between the pelvic inlet and the pelvic outlet.

Detailed explanation-5: -The main part of the body that contains the chest, abdomen, pelvis, and back. Most of the body’s organs and the backbone are found in the trunk. Also called torso.

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