Pelvic cavity

BOUNDARIES OF THE BODY CAVITY
( Pelvic Cavity )

Pelvic Cavity

  • Dorsally : Sacrum and first 3 coccygeal vertebrae
  • Laterally : Parts of ilia, sacrosciatic ligament
  • Ventrally : Pubis and ischium

Outlet

  • Dorsally : 3rd coccygeal vertebra
  • Laterally : Caudal edge of sacrosciatic ligament and semimembranosus
  • Ventrally : Ischial arch

Inlet

  • Base of sacrum above, brim of pubis below, iliopectineal line laterally
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