Girdle of pelvic limb
Cingulum membri pelvini
Definition
The girdle of pelvic limb is composed by the two symmetrical coxal bones (hip bones), united ventrally at the pelvic symphysis.
References
Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 1, Ostéologie, 5th edition, Vigot, Paris, 2017.
International Committee on Veterinary Gross Anatomical Nomenclature. 2017. Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria. Sixth Edition. Ghent (Belgium).
