The pelvis is a basin-shaped structure in human anatomy that connects the trunk and the legs, supports and balances the trunk, and contains and supports the intestines, the urinary bladder, and the internal sex organs. It consists of paired hipbones, connected in front at the pubic symphysis and behind by the sacrum. The pelvis provides attachment for muscles that balance and support the trunk and move the legs, the hips, and the trunk. It is also responsible for supporting the upper body weight and protecting the abdominal organs
. The female pelvis is generally broader and wider than the male pelvis, with most of the differences involving providing enough space for a baby to develop and pass through the birth canal
