See Also: first parallel pelvic plane(medicine)
pelvic plane of inlet(medicine)
pelvic plane of least dimensions(medicine)
third parallel pelvic plane(medicine)
pelvic plane of outlet(medicine)
second parallel pelvic plane(medicine)
plane of pelvic canal(medicine)
plane of least pelvic dimensions(medicine)
pelvic plane of greatest dimensions(medicine)
fourth parallel pelvic plane(medicine)

plane of least pelvic dimensions (medicine) and decompression disease (medicine)


plane of least pelvic dimensions (medicine)


plane of least pelvic dimensions -->
pelvic plane of least dimensions


The plane that extends from the end of the sacrum to the inferior border of the pubic symphysis; it is bounded posteriorly by the end of the sacrum, laterally by the ischial spines, and anteriorly by the inferior border of the pubic symphysis.

Synonym: midplane, plane of least pelvic dimensions, plane of midpelvis, third parallel pelvic plane.


decompression disease (medicine)


decompression disease -->
decompression sickness


A disorder characterised by joint pains, respiratory manifestations, skin lesions, and neurologic signs, occurring in aviators flying at high altitudes and following rapid reduction of air pressure in persons who have been breathing compressed air in caissons and diving apparatus.