Question

In comparison to other species, human males have a much larger pelvic inlet

A. True
B. False

Answer 1

The statement is false; the human female pelvis has a larger pelvic inlet adapted for childbirth, not the male pelvis.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student's question asks whether human males have a larger pelvic inlet compared to other species. The statement is false. In humans, it is actually the female pelvis that is adapted for childbirth, and hence it presents a wider shape, with a larger subpubic angle, a rounder pelvic brim, and a wider and more shallow lesser pelvic cavity than the male pelvis. The male pelvis is characterized by a heart-shaped pelvic inlet, which is narrower and deeper, with a lesser subpubic angle than that of the female.