Although the female pelvis is wider than the typical male pelvis, these bones are thinner and lighter than the denser, rougher bones of the male pelvis. See more

Next, notice the notched area under the pubic symphysis, which is called the pubic arch. … See more

The pelvic brim of the female is generally larger than the male’s inlet, which facilitates childbirth. The male inlet is smaller and heart-shaped, and a trick to remembering that is to re… See more

The sacrum of the female is shorter, wider, and has a greater curve, whereas the male sacrum is thinner, longer, and is less curved. The coccyx bone of the male curves mor… See more