Question

39 which of the following is not true about the male and female pelvis. a female ilia flare more laterally b female inlet is larger and more circular c female pelvis as a whole is shallower and the bones are thinner d female sacrum is longer and more curved

Explanation:

• Option A: In females, the ilia do flare more laterally. This is a characteristic feature related to the broader pelvic structure for child - bearing.
• Option B: The female pelvic inlet is indeed larger and more circular compared to the male's, which is more heart - shaped. This is to accommodate the passage of the fetus during childbirth.
• Option C: The female pelvis is generally shallower and has thinner bones. This is in contrast to the male pelvis, which is more robust.
• Option D: The male sacrum is longer and more curved. The female sacrum is wider and shorter.

Answer:

D. Female sacrum is longer and more curved