Sex determination only by looking at the pelvis plays a major role in forensic anthropology. It is very easy to differentiate a male pelvis from a female pelvis as female pelvis has developed special features for child bearing. Following features are used in differentiating male and female pelvises.
| | Female | Male |
| General Built | Thin | Thick |
| Weight | Light | Weight |
| Greater Pelvis | Shallow | Deep |
| Lesser Pelvis | Wide, shallow, cylindrical | Narrow, deep |
| Pelvic Inlet | Oval shape | Kidney Shape |
| Pelvic Outlet | Wider | Smaller |
| Pubic Arch | >800 | <700 |
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