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Pelvis
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pelvis
(anatomy) the large round bone structure that the limbs and the spine are joined to, which also protects the abdominal organs
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The pelvis is a bony structure located at the base of the spine, consisting of the hip bones, sacrum, and coccyx.
La pelvis es una estructura ósea ubicada en la base de la columna vertebral, que consta de los huesos de la cadera, el sacro y el coxis.
The pelvis provides support for the spine and connects the upper body to the lower limbs, serving as the foundation for posture and movement.
La pelvis proporciona soporte a la columna vertebral y conecta la parte superior del cuerpo con las extremidades inferiores, sirviendo como base para la postura y el movimiento.
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the funnel-shaped cavity at the outlet of the kidney that collects urine before it passes into the ureter
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The renal pelvis drains urine from the kidney into the ureter.
An obstruction in the pelvis can cause urine to back up into the kidney.
