pelvis

pelvis
(pl. pelvises pelves -viːz)
  1. the large bony structure near the base of the spine to which the hindlimbs or legs are attached in humans and many other vertebrates
    骨盆;盆腔
    ■the part of the abdomen including or enclosed by the pelvis
    骨盆带
  2. In humans the pelvis, fused to the base of the spine, forms a basin-shaped hollow frame at the hips, partly supporting the internal organs and providing attachment for the bones and muscles of the legs
  3. (亦作 renal pelvis)the broadened top part of the ureter into which the kidney tubules drain
    肾盂,盂
语源
  1. early 17th cent.: from Latin, literally basin'
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