The true pelvis contains the pelvic colon, rectum, bladder, and some of the reproductive organs. The rectum is at the back, in the curve of the sacrum and coccyx; the bladder is in front, behind the pubic symphysis. In the female, the uterus and vagina occupy the interval between these viscera.

Which portion of the pelvis is the true pelvis?

true pelvis: Bounded in front and below by the pubic symphysis and the superior rami of the pubis; above and behind, by the sacrum and coccyx; and laterally, by a broad, smooth, quadrangular area of bone, corresponding to the inner surfaces of the body and superior ramus of the ischium, and the part of the ilium below ...

What are the false and true pelvis?

The false pelvis is related to the abdominal cavity anteriorly and superiorly and contains most of the small bowel, parts of the colon, and the common iliac vessels. The true pelvis contains some small bowel, the rectum, the urinary bladder, and the reproductive organs.