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Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis, Pelvic Outlet

Julie S. Eggleton  1 , Bruno Cunha  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis, Pelvic Outlet

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The pelvic outlet also called the inferior pelvic aperture, defines the lower margin of the lesser (true) pelvis. The pelvic cavity (the true pelvis) predominantly contains the urinary bladder, the colon, and the internal reproductive organs. This space is enclosed between the pelvic inlet and the pelvic outlet. The pelvic outlet is the inferior opening of the pelvis that is bounded by coccyx, the ischial tuberosities, and the pubis symphysis.

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Disclosure: Julie Eggleton declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Bruno Cunha declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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