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Structure
Humans
Shape of Pelvis
Ilium
Ischium
Sacrum
Functional
Correlation
Shape of ilium
affects action of
gluteus muscle (thus
effecting
locomotion)
- Length of ischium
affects speed/power
of Posterior Leg
Muscles (thus
affecting
locomotion)
- Ankle/orientation
of ischium affects
Hip joint extension
- Shape and angle of
Scarum affect size of
pelvic cavity and
thus affect
parturition
Joint of Pelvic
region:
- Lumbosacral
joint
- Sacroiliac joint
- Hip joint
Pelvic capacity
- Pelvic capacity
affect potential
maximum size of
foetal head at birth
Apes
- Apes use upper limb for manipulation (involves
Power grip, Precision grip)
Humans
- humans use upper limb for manipulation
(involves Power grip, Precision grip)