The bones of the pelvis
A) are bones of the axial skeleton only.
B) are bones of the appendicular skeleton only.
C) include portions of both axial and appendicular elements.
D) include two prominent sesamoid bones.
E) are connected anteriorly at the pubic symphysis and posteriorly by an interosseous membrane.

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The pelvis includes portions of both axial (sacrum and coccyx) and appendicular elements (ilium, ischium, pubis). It does not include any sesamoid bones. The pelvis is connected anteriorly at the pubic symphysis and posteriorly by the sacroiliac joints.

The Bones of the Pelvis