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The focus of this chapter will be on the anatomic structure of the pelvis and some of the changes it experiences as it progresses with age. Particular attention will be paid to how these structures and functions relate to both the surgeon and the physiologist, and the relevance of significant changes that occur through adulthood and older age—though many of these will be addressed in specific chapters later in this text.
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Madsen, C., Gordon, D.A. (2017). Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, and Biomechanics of the Pelvis. In: Gordon, D., Katlic, M. (eds) Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Pelvic Surgery in the Elderly. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-6554-0_1
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