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Sockets that receive the femur are deep & heavily reinforced w/ ligaments. Function = bearing weight; total wt. of upper body rests on pelvis. Reproductive organs, bladder & part of large intestine lie within & are protected by pelvis. Each . coxa. is formed by the fusion of 3 bones: Ilium (Large flaring bone - forms most of the coxa) ................
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