The structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates.

synonyms: hip, pelvic arch, pelvic girdle.

Dutch: bekken, bekkengordel, pelvis
Polish: pas miedniczny, pas miednicowy, miednica

A structure shaped like a funnel in the outlet of the kidney into which urine is discharged before passing into the ureter.

synonym: renal pelvis.

Dutch: nierbekken
Polish: miedniczka nerkowa