pelvis

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The dinosaur stands apart from related species because of several unique features found in its spine, pelvis, and leg bones.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

At the time, Lee was in a wheelchair after losing a leg and a portion of his pelvis when he was hit by a speeding car at age 14.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

For the first couple of days, the pain in my pelvis was far, far worse.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Pelvic floor muscles are a sling-like layer of muscles spanning the bottom of the pelvis, crucial for supporting the bladder, bowel, and uterus.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

They brushed his bandages often with a whiskbroom and scrubbed the plaster casts on his arms, legs, shoulders, chest and pelvis with soapy water.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller