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do this in the next Module in this curriculum, which is on Labor and Delivery
Care.

Learning Outcomes for Study Session

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

1. Describe the female pelvis and identify the important features for obstetric care.

2. Describe the main features of the fetal skull, and their importance for labor and
delivery.

The female bony pelvis

The pelvis is a hard ring of bone (see Figure 1), which supports and protects the

pelvic organs and the contents of the abdominal cavity. The muscles of the legs, back
and abdomen are attached to the pelvis, and their strength and power keep the body
upright and enable it to bend and twist at the waist, and to walk and run.

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