pelvic girdle — n a bony or cartilaginous arch that supports the hind limbs of a vertebrate, that corresponds to the pectoral girdle of the forelimbs but is usu. more rigid and firmly attached to the spinal column, and that consists in lower forms of a single… … Medical dictionary
pelvic girdle — ► NOUN ▪ (in vertebrates) the enclosing structure formed by the pelvis … English terms dictionary
pelvic girdle — n. the bony or cartilaginous structures to which the hind limbs or fins of a vertebrate are attached … English World dictionary
pelvic girdle — 1. (in vertebrates) a bony or cartilaginous arch supporting the hind limbs or analogous parts. 2. (in humans) the arch formed by the ilium, ischium, and pubis. See illus. under pelvis. Also called pelvic arch. [1885 90] * * * ▪ anatomy also… … Universalium
Pelvic girdle pain — Pregnancy related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) causes pain, instability and/or dysfunction in any of the three pelvic joints. PGP has a long history of recognition, mentioned by Hippocrates. [Pubic Symphysis Separation. Fetal and Maternal Medicine… … Wikipedia
pelvic girdle — noun the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑pelvis, ↑pelvic arch, ↑hip • Derivationally related forms: ↑pelvic (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
pelvic girdle — the skeletal support of the pelvic fins. May be free, or may attach anteriorly to the pectoral girdle. Consists of paired bones, the basipterygia. Absent in some species, the apodal fishes … Dictionary of ichthyology
pelvic girdle — hip girdle the bony structure to which the bones of the lower limbs are attached. It consists of the right and left hip bones … The new mediacal dictionary
pelvic girdle — noun Date: 1883 a bony or cartilaginous arch that supports the hind limbs of a vertebrate … New Collegiate Dictionary
pelvic girdle — noun The pelvis … Wiktionary
