Pelvic Bone Fracture Anatomy
To better understand pelvic bone fracture, it helps to understand the anatomy of the pelvic bone.
The pelvis supports the spinal column and forms the hip joints.
The other functions of the pelvis include:
- Production of blood cells:
- Protection of pelvic organs:
- Reproductive organs
- Sigmoid colon and rectum
- Muscles in the abdomen, back and thighs attach to the pelvis
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