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pelvic girdle

/ˈpɛlvɪk ˈɡɜːrdl/

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/ˈpɛlvɪk ˈɡɜːrdl/C1formalmedical
  • ruКостная структура в нижней части туловища, соединяющая позвоночник с ногами, состоящая из тазовых костей, крестца и копчика, и поддерживающая органы брюшной полости.

The bony structure in the lower part of the trunk that connects the spine to the legs, consisting of the hip bones, sacrum, and coccyx, and supporting the abdominal organs.

  1. Bony structure of the pelvisB2formal

    The ring-like structure of bones in the lower part of the trunk that connects the spine to the legs and supports the abdominal organs.

    ruКостная структура таза

    • The pelvic girdle provides stability for walking and running.
    • Injuries to the pelvic girdle can be very painful.
    • The pelvic girdle consists of the ilium, ischium, and pubis.