Pelvic Girdle
Fig. 10.1 Pelvic girdle
Anterosuperior view. The pelvic girdle consists of the two hip bones and the sacrum (see p. 358).
Fig. 10.2 Hip bone
Right hip bone (male).
Fig. 10.3 Triradiate cartilage of the hip bone
Right hip bone, lateral view. The hip bone consists of the ilium, ischium, and pubis.
Fig. 10.4 Hip bone: Lateral view
Right hip bone (male).
Male & Female Pelvis
Fig. 10.5 Female pelvis
Fig. 10.6 Male pelvis
Fig. 10.7 Female pelvis: Superior view
Fig. 10.8 Male pelvis: Superior view
Clinical
Childbirth
A non-optimal relation between the maternal pelvis and the fetal head may lead to complications during childbirth, potentially necessitating a caesarean section. Maternal causes include earlier pelvic trauma and innate malformations. Fetal causes include hydrocephalus (disturbed circulation of cerebrospinal fluid, leading to brain dilation and cranial expansion).
Pelvic Ligaments
Fig. 10.9 Ligaments of the pelvis
Male pelvis.
Fig. 10.10 Ligaments of the sacroiliac joint
Male pelvis.
Fig. 10.11 Pelvic measurements
Right half of female pelvis, medial view. See Table 10.1.
