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The true pelvis encloses the pelvic cavity and its superior limit is a line that extends from either side of the base of the sacrum, along the arcuate line and pectineal line to the pubic symphysis. The true pelvis also has all 3 bones while the false only has the ilium. The false pelvis consists of the expanded, bladelike portions of each ilium superior to the pelvic brim.
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