The pelvis is made of 3 bones: the ilium, ischium, and pubis. The pubis, or superior and inferior pubic rami, acts as an anchoring point for the hip adductor muscles. The rectus abdominus muscles also ...

The pubic symphysis is where two halves of the pelvic bone come together. The symphysis joint is held together with ligaments and soft tissue. The term "symphysis" comes from Greek, meaning “a natural ...

The pelvic floor is a thin but strong sheet of muscle and connective tissue that closes off the pelvic cavity from below. It supports the pelvic organs in women, which include the urinary bladder, the ...

Led by our expert faculty of anatomists, this half-day Anatomy of The Female Pelvis course is aimed at professionals working in female health with a focus on reproductive & obstetric care delivery.

Statistical Shape Modeling of Pelvic Anatomy: Design Envelope for Future Acetabular Implant Reconstructions and Statistical Shape Model Based on 15th-90th Percentile Ranges of Male and Female CT Scans ...

Pelvic floor dysfunction happens when the muscles, ligaments, and tissues that support the bladder, rectum, and sexual organs weaken or become tight. It can cause pain and affect bladder and bowel ...

Pelvic fracture symptoms depend on the severity of the break but can include groin pain and trouble walking. Severe breaks can involve loss of consciousness and internal bleeding. Most pelvic ...

From not treating your rectum as a storage facility to lifting weights, experts offer advice on how to maintain a healthy pelvic floor for longer ...