What bone of the pelvic girdle is colored blue (#4)?

Identify #16? It is the deep socket of the hip bone. It receives the head of the femur to form the ball and socket joint.

Identify #21? This is the largest "bone hole" in the human body. This huge hole allows for the passage of the ______artery, vein and nerve. The ______ muscles also attach near this region.

Identify #2? If you feel your sides with your hand, you'll probably feel the top of that wing-like portion of the ilium, this is #2. It allows for the attachment of various muscles.

Identify #8? This is a large notched area. It allows for the passage of the sciatic nerve and will help you identfiy the posterior region of the hip bone.

Identify #9? This projection is located on the posterior region. It allows for the attachment of various muscles and ligaments.

Identify the structure marked with the X: This cartilaginous joint joins the two pubic bones together.

Which pelvis in the illustration is the male pelvis?

Females have a subpubic angle that is wider (larger, more obtuse) than males, measuring around 80 degrees or more

The pelvic brim (also called pelvic inlet) is oval-shaped in men.

Which statement is true for the female pelvis?

Which statement is true for the male pelvis?

Which pelvis is generally heavier?