Compare and contrast the male and female pelvis

What will be an ideal response


Male pelvis is heavier with a deeper false pelvis, a smaller pelvic inlet, a rounder obturator foramen, and a pubic arch less than 90 degrees. The female pelvis is lighter with a shallower false pelvis, oval shaped pelvic inlet, and a pubic arch of over 90 degrees.

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A. Lymphocytes B. Basophils C. Monocytes D. Eosinophils

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A. decrease B. not change C. increase

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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