Midpelvis

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A pelvic plane defined by the ischial spines, the lower edge of the pubic symphysis, and the boundary of the fourth and fifth sacral vertebra.

    "At the midpelvis, transverse narrowing may result either from convergent sidewalls or prominent spines or both."

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"At the midpelvis, transverse narrowing may result either from convergent sidewalls or prominent spines or both."

Etymology

From mid- + pelvis.

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