Why Are the False and True Pelvis Important Clinically?

The true pelvis contains the pelvic inlet and is a short, curved canal, deeper on its posterior than on its anterior wall. ... The false pelvis supports the intestines (specifically, the ileum and sigmoid colon) and transmits part of their weight to the anterior wall of the abdomen.

What is the importance of the pelvis?

The pelvis plays important functions in (1) locomotion, as body weight is transmitted to the lower limbs through the pelvic girdle, (2) childbirth, as the human neonate must pass through the birth canal, which lies within the pelvic girdle as the baby exits the body, and (3) support of abdominal organs which are held ...

How is the female pelvis adapted for pregnancy and childbirth?

The woman's pelvis is adapted for child bearing, and is a wider and flatter shape than the male pelvis. The pelvis is composed of pairs of bones, which are fused together so tightly that the joints are difficult to see. We will describe each of the bones in turn, and their major landmarks.