The female pelvis has more space in the true pelvis, especially in the pelvic inlet and outlet, ___.
A) to accomodate the large size of the ovaries within the true pelvis
B) to create a larger acetabulum necessary for the larger femur of females
C) to allow for the greater bladder ePatellansion than can occur in males
D) to alter the articulation of female hip bones to L4 on the vertebral column
E) to allow passage of an infant's head during the birth process

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The female pelvis is adapted to facilitate childbirth, providing more space in the true pelvis to allow passage of an infant's head during birth.

The Female Pelvis Has More Space in the True Pelvis