Which pelvis in the diagram shows the characteristics of a female pelvis?

A)A
B)B
C)Both are male

Question

Which pelvis in the diagram shows the characteristics of a female pelvis?

A)A 
B)B 
C)Both are male

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The female pelvis typically has a wider, more oval-shaped pelvic inlet, a broader pubic arch angle, and a shorter sacrum than the male pelvis. Pelvis A in the diagram shows these characteristics, while pelvis B has a narrow, heart-shaped pelvic inlet, a narrower pubic arch angle, and a longer sacrum, which are more typical of a male pelvis.

Which Pelvis in the Diagram Shows the Characteristics of a Female