A broken pelvis is a fracture in one or more of the bones in your lower abdomen. Pelvic fractures are typically caused by high impact traumas, like car accidents. Pelvic fractures can be severe and ...

The pelvis is often called the keystone of upright locomotion. More than any other part of our lower body, it has been radically altered over millions of years to allow us to accomplish our bizarre ...

If evolutionary biologist Terence D. Capellini were to rank the body parts that make us quintessentially human, the pelvis would place close to the top. After all, its design makes it possible for ...

Walking upright on two legs is one of the key traits that sets humans apart from other primates. Now, scientists are beginning to unravel some of the developmental and genetic mysteries underpinning ...

Pelvic fracture symptoms depend on the severity of the break but can include groin pain and trouble walking. Severe breaks can involve loss of consciousness and internal bleeding. Most pelvic ...

If you cannot see the Flash Movie playing then you may not have the flash player installed. The latest version of the Flash player can be downloaded free from Macromedia More information and help with ...

The human body is an amazing thing. For each one of us, it’s the most intimate object we know. And yet most of us don’t know enough about it: its features, functions, quirks, and mysteries. Our series ...

If you have pain in your pelvic area, you’re not alone. Up to 20 percent of women suffer from chronic pain in the pelvis, according to The Menopause Society (TMS). It may be sharp or dull, more ...