Multiple choice

There are several principle differences between human male and female pelvis. Which among the following differences regarding the human male and female pelvis is false?

  1. The female pelvis is larger while the male pelvis is taller.

  2. The female inlet is more heart in shape, while the male inlet is more oval shaped.

  3. The greater sciatic notch is wider in females than females.

  4. The iliac crests are higher and more pronounced in males than females.

  5. The male sacrum is long and narrow, while the female sacrum is shorter and wider.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The female inlet is larger and oval in shape, while the male sacral promontory projects further (i.e. the male inlet is more heart-shaped).

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