Pelvis
01
bäcken, pelvis
(anatomy) the large round bone structure that the limbs and the spine are joined to, which also protects the abdominal organs
Exempel
The pelvis is a bony structure located at the base of the spine, consisting of the hip bones, sacrum, and coccyx.
Bäckenet är en benig struktur belägen vid basen av ryggraden, bestående av höftbenen, korsbenet och svanskotan.
The pelvis provides support for the spine and connects the upper body to the lower limbs, serving as the foundation for posture and movement.
Bäckenet ger stöd för ryggraden och kopplar ihop överkroppen med de nedre extremiteterna, fungerar som grund för hållning och rörelse.
02
the funnel-shaped cavity at the outlet of the kidney that collects urine before it passes into the ureter
Exempel
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.
