Definition

1. Noun:
   • Pelvis (Anatomy): The bony structure located at the base of the spine, formed by the hip bones, sacrum, and coccyx. It connects the trunk to the lower limbs and protects the pelvic organs.
   • Pelvic Girdle: The ring-like structure of bones to which the legs are attached.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cấu trúc xương khung chậu rất vững chắc. (The bony structure of the pelvis is very sturdy.)
  • Bác sĩ chụp X-quang để kiểm tra khung chậu của bệnh nhân. (The doctor took an X-ray to examine the patient's pelvis.)
  • Chấn thương có thể ảnh hưởng đến khung chậu. (An injury can affect the pelvic girdle.)

Advanced Usage

• Medical/Anatomical Context: The term is almost exclusively used in medical, anatomical, or biological contexts.
  • Khung chậu nữ thường rộng hơn khung chậu nam. (The female pelvis is usually wider than the male pelvis.)
• Figurative Use (Rare): Sometimes used metaphorically to describe a foundational or supportive structure, though this is uncommon.
  • Thành phố cổ nằm trong khung chậu của thung lũng. (The ancient city lies within the basin of the valley.) Note: This usage leans towards the geographical meaning of "bassin," which is a related but distinct concept.

Variants and Related Words

• Chậu hông: A less common synonym for 'khung chậu'.
• Xương chậu: Refers specifically to the hip bone or innominate bone, which is a major component of the pelvis.
• Hố chậu: Refers to the iliac fossa, a part of the hip bone.
• Vùng chậu: Refers to the pelvic region or area.

Synonyms

• Pelvic Girdle: The skeletal structure.
• Bony Pelvis: Emphasizes its bony composition.

Related Phrases / Compound Terms

• Gãy khung chậu: Pelvic fracture.
• Khung chậu hẹp: Narrow pelvis (often discussed in obstetrics).
• Đáy khung chậu: Pelvic floor (muscles and tissues).
• Viêm khung chậu: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).

Related Idioms

There are no common idioms in Vietnamese that use the term 'khung chậu' directly. It is a precise anatomical term.

1. (giải phẩu) Pelvis