ANATOMY
PELVIS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The female pelvis is narrower than the male pelvis.
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The female pelvis is taller than the male pelvis.
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The female pelvis has smaller acetabula, which are also farther apart.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The answer is C. The female pelvis has smaller acetabula, which accommodate the femur. They are farther apart because females generally have wider hips that are more suitable for childbearing.
Detailed explanation-2: -The statement “the sacrum is wider and shorter” is true for the female pelvis. The female sacrum is shorter, wider, and curved more posteriorly than the male sacrum. The male sacrum is thinner, longer, and curved more anteriorly.
Detailed explanation-3: -The male pelvis (Left) is generally taller and narrower than the female pelvis (Right). The cup of the acetabulum is oriented more laterally in the male as opposed to the female.
Detailed explanation-4: -The lesser pelvic cavity is wider and more shallow in females, and the pelvic outlet is larger than in males.