What it means
The pelvis holds the bladder, rectum and reproductive organs. Common phrases are pelvic exam, pelvic floor (the sling of muscles that supports these organs), pelvic fracture and pelvic inflammatory disease, an infection of the female reproductive organs.
At a glance
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Related terms
rectum
The last part of the large intestine, between the colon and the anus, where stool is held until it leaves the body.
bladder
The hollow, stretchy organ in the lower belly that stores urine until it leaves the body.
ilium
The large, wing-shaped upper part of each hip bone.
sacral
Having to do with the sacrum, the triangle-shaped bone at the base of the spine between the hip bones.