Lower extremity

Question 1

What are the differences between the male and female pelvis

Answer 1

Pubic angle- Male is more narrow (acute) Female more wider (more obtuse)
Pelvic inlet- Male- Heart-shaped and narrow female more oval and wider
Greater pelvis (false pelvis)- Male-Deep Female- Shallow
Sciatic notch- Male- narrow Female- Wider (almost 90 degrees)
Obturator foramen- Male round Female- Oval
General structure: male- thick and heavy, Female- thin and light
Sacrum: Male- Narrower, more curved Female- wider, straighter