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Pelvic brim

Pelvic brim is the rim of the pelvic inlet. It sets the limit and delineates the pelvic inlet, which is defined as the upper opening of the true pelvis. The pelvic brim includes the sacral segment and the iliac and pubis portion.

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References

  1. Siccardi, M. A. & Valle, C. (2019). Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis, Pelvic Inlet. StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2019 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519068/

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