Female Pelvis vs Male Pelvis Quiz

Female Pelvis vs. Male Pelvis Quiz




1. Which pelvis in the illustration above is the male pelvis?

A. Pelvis A.

B. Pelvis B.

The answer is A. Pelvis A is the male pelvis, which can be identified due to its narrower pubic arch, heart-shape
pelvic inlet, and its narrower and taller appearance.

2. Females have a subpubic angle that is wider (larger, more obtuse) than males, measuring around 80 degrees
or more.

A. True

B. False

The answer is A, true. The female pelvis has a subpubic angle that is generally greater or equal to 80 degrees,
which makes it broader than the male’s pubic arch. In men, this angle is more acute, measuring less than aroun
60-70 degrees on average.

3. The pelvic brim (also called pelvic inlet) is oval-shaped in men.

A. True

B. False

The answer is B, false. The pelvic brim is more oval-shaped in women, allowing for childbirth. Men have a heart
shaped pelvic brim. Remember it this way: The way to a man’s heart is through his pelvis!

4. Which statement is true for the female pelvis?

A. The female pelvis is narrower than the male pelvis.

B. The female pelvis is taller than the male pelvis.