Meaning & use
the pelvic region
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Meaning
nounsingularmedicaltechnical
the lower part of the body between the hips and the legs, containing the pelvis and nearby organs.
Grammar: Usually used with 'the'; it is a singular noun phrase.
Patterns
- pain in the pelvic region
- the pelvic region of the body
The doctor examined the pelvic region for any signs of injury.
Exercises that strengthen the pelvic region can help prevent back pain.
An ultrasound can show problems in the pelvic region.
Common combinations
- pain in the pelvic region
- She went to the clinic because of pain in the pelvic region.
- the pelvic region of the body
- The pelvic region of the body includes the bladder and reproductive organs.
- examine the pelvic region
- During the check-up, the doctor examined the pelvic region.
- muscles in the pelvic region
- Yoga can help relax the muscles in the pelvic region.
Synonyms and how they differ
- pelvis
- More common and refers specifically to the bony structure, while 'pelvic region' includes soft tissues and organs.
- pelvic area
- Less technical and more common in everyday speech.
Word family
- pelvis noun
- The bony ring at the base of the spine.
- pelvic adjective
- Relating to the pelvis.
Commonly confused: the pelvic region or public region?
the pelvic region vs public region
A common misspelling; 'public' means open to everyone, while 'pelvic' relates to the pelvis.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'the pelvic region' correctly?
Choose one answer.
Option 0 is correct because the pelvic region is in the lower body and can be a location for pain. Option 1 is wrong because the pelvic region is not in the head. Option 2 is wrong because it is not on the arm. Option 3 is wrong because it is not an exercise.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “the pelvic region”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.