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Pelvis
01
pélvis, bacia
(anatomy) the large round bone structure that the limbs and the spine are joined to, which also protects the abdominal organs
Exemplos
The pelvis is a bony structure located at the base of the spine, consisting of the hip bones, sacrum, and coccyx.
A pélvis é uma estrutura óssea localizada na base da coluna vertebral, composta pelos ossos do quadril, sacro e cóccix.
The pelvis provides support for the spine and connects the upper body to the lower limbs, serving as the foundation for posture and movement.
A pélvis fornece suporte para a coluna vertebral e conecta a parte superior do corpo aos membros inferiores, servindo como base para a postura e o movimento.
02
the funnel-shaped cavity at the outlet of the kidney that collects urine before it passes into the ureter
Exemplos
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.
