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The pelvic bones in both males and females serve as a protective framework for several organs in the abdominal region, including the small intestine, large intestine, and stomach.

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The pelvic bones in both males and females serve as a protective framework for several organs in the abdominal region, including the small intestine, large intestine, and stomach.

The small intestine, which is responsible for absorbing nutrients from food, runs from the stomach to the large intestine and is located in the lower abdomen, just behind the pelvic bones. The pelvic bones, along with the muscles and ligaments surrounding them, help to shield the small intestine from external forces and prevent it from being compressed or damaged.

The large intestine, which is responsible for absorbing water and electrolytes from undigested food, also runs along the lower abdomen and is supported and protected by the pelvic bones. The bones help to keep the large intestine in place and prevent it from twisting or getting displaced.

The stomach, which is located in the upper abdomen, is not directly protected by the pelvic bones but is indirectly supported by the muscular and skeletal structures surrounding it, which include the diaphragm, ribcage, and pelvic bones.