Transverse Section - Pelvis

This section illustrates structures found within the pelvis of a man. Structures shown include the following: posteriorly - gluteus maximus muscle, sacrum and iliac bones; anteriorly - the large intestine, iliopsoas muscle and rectus abdominus muscle. The bladder lies below this section.

Key points in this image
iliopsoas muscle | colon | rectus abdominus | gluteal muscles | mesentary | pelvis | sacrum |
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Information
Module Name: abd1820
Module Title: Transverse Section - Pelvis
Image Info: Tansverse Section through the abdomen/pelvis; Visible Human Project.
Created by: Lynn Bry
Contact Email:bryl@medicine.wustl.edu
Last modified: January 12th, 1997

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