Which of the Following Is NOT True of the Differences

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of the differences between the male and female pelves?

• A)The pelvis is heavier, and contains thicker bones in the female.
• B)The pelvic outlet is larger in the female pelvis.
• C)The iliac crest is less flared in the male.
• D)The acetabula are larger and closer together in the male.
• E)All of these are true of the differences between the male and female pelves.

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