National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Practice Exam

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In a comparison between a male and female pelvis, what is false?

  1. Females have a wider pelvic inlet

  2. The sacrum is thinner and more anterior

  3. Males typically have a narrower pelvis

  4. Females have a more rounded pelvis shape

The correct answer is: The sacrum is thinner and more anterior

In the context of comparing male and female pelvises, it is accurate to say that the typical male pelvic structure features a sacrum that is thicker and positioned more posteriorly compared to that of a female. In females, the sacrum tends to be shorter, wider, and more curved, accommodating childbirth. This anatomical difference contributes to the overall difference between male and female pelvic shapes. The other statements regarding the pelvic structure are consistent with established anatomical knowledge: females generally have a wider pelvic inlet to facilitate childbirth, males do indeed have a narrower pelvis, and females possess a more rounded shape. Collectively, these traits confirm the distinct adaptations of female pelvises for reproductive functions, emphasizing why the statement about the sacrum being thinner and more anterior in females is not accurate.