Pelvic Bones


 
 
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Pelvic Bones

The pelvic bones form a large, basin shaped frame at the lower end of the backbone, to which legs are attached. The pelvic bones encloses the portion of our body below the stomach. It is formed by the fusion of three bones, the hip bones and the tail parts of the backbone, to form a large bony bowl. The thigh bones are attached to the hip bone.

Function of pelvic bones :-

(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

(3) Support of abdominal organs which are held up by both the pelvic floor musculature and the pelvis itself.

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Question : 1

Which of the following are correct ?

(a) The pelvic bones form a large, basin shaped frame at the lower end of the backbone, to which legs are attached.

(b) The pelvic bones encloses the portion of our body below the stomach.

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

 The pelvic bones encloses the portion of our body below the _______________________ .

Right Option : A
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Question : 3

Given below are some statements and their related terms. Choose the correct pairs.

Statements   Related terms
A. Bone that together with the radius forms the forearm  Ulna
B. Largest bone in the body Tibia
C. Skeleton of the head including cranium Skull
D. Structure that supports lower limbs in humans Pelvis
Right Option : C
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