单词 | pelvis |
释义 | pelvis (once / 6982 pages) n Your pelvis is the series of bones at the base of the spine that support your legs. Remember that Elvis had a knack for moving his pelvis, and then you may more easily remember this body part! In humans, hip bones make up either side of the pelvis, with the sacrum and coccyx bones at the back. This bony pelvis makes it possible for us to walk upright with jointed legs, and it also forms a protective case for the internal organs that sit low in the body. In Latin, pelvis means "basin," from the Greek pelike, "goblet or bowl." WORD FAMILYpelvis: pelves, pelvises USAGE EXAMPLESThe twins were born joined together at the pelvis, a condition that only occurs in one of about every 5 million births. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) He was 6 when a bus ran over him, breaking his pelvis. Los Angeles Times(Dec 15, 2016) More mothers now need surgery to deliver a baby due to their narrow pelvis size, according to a study. BBC(Dec 05, 2016) 1n the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates Syn|Hyper hip, pelvic arch, pelvic girdle girdle an encircling or ringlike structure 2n a structure shaped like a funnel in the outlet of the kidney into which urine is discharged before passing into the ureter Syn|Hyper renal pelvis bodily cavity, cavity, cavum (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body |
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