brim of the pelvis

: the upper boundary of the true pelvis formed by the iliopectineal line, the crests of the pubic bones, and the front margin of the base of the sacrum

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“Brim of the pelvis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brim%20of%20the%20pelvis. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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