In dolphins and whales, the pelvis is widely considered to be a good-for-nothing remnant of legged days past. But that pelvic bone didn't become useless when the animals switched from walking to ...

The pubic symphysis is where two halves of the pelvic bone come together. The symphysis joint is held together with ligaments and soft tissue. The term "symphysis" comes from Greek, meaning “a natural ...

Height for most people caps at about age 20, but the hips continue to expand. June 7, 2011 — -- Can't zip your jeans, cinch a belt or pull those boy shorts over your hips anymore? Take heart. It ...

Led by our expert faculty of anatomists, this half-day review of the Anatomy of the Male Pelvis is aimed at professionals with a scope of practice relevant to the region, such as practitioners ...

What Pelvic Bone Problems Can Happen After Childbirth? Congratulations! You made it through labor and delivery, and your bundle of joy is finally here. So why are you still hurting? Some women feel ...

People can make a full recovery from pelvic fractures. However, possible complications can affect a person’s quality of life after a pelvic fracture. These can include impaired mobility, ongoing pain, ...