midpelvis

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noun

A pelvic plane defined by the ischial spines, the lower edge of the pubic symphysis, and the boundary of the fourth and fifth sacral vertebra.

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Meanings

nounmidpelvis (plural midpelvises)

plural midpelvises

  1. anatomyA pelvic plane defined by the ischial spines, the lower edge of the pubic symphysis, and the boundary of the fourth and fifth sacral vertebra.

    At the midpelvis, transverse narrowing may result either from convergent sidewalls or prominent spines or both.

    1963 May 1, David N. Danforth, Averon H. Ellis, “Midforceps delivery—a vanishing art?”, in American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, volume 86, number 1, →DOI, page 32

Origin

From mid- + pelvis.

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