BIX-A1036 Guide: Teaching the Female Pelvis as an Obstetric Structure

Short answer: The BIX-A1036 is a life-size adult female pelvic skeleton model made of PVC. The product page sets out the female characteristics that matter clinically: the pelvis is low and wide, the pelvic cavity is barrel-shaped, the upper pelvis is an approximate barrel, the bone is wider and shorter with less curvature, the pubic arch measures 90–100 degrees, and the pubic symphysis is wide and short. The unit is listed at a reference price of US $26.52, subject to order quantity.

Key takeaways

• Life-size female pelvis in PVC — the obstetric landmarks are the reason to own it
• Pubic arch given as 90–100 degrees, the classic discriminator from the male pelvis
• Low and wide shape with a barrel-shaped cavity, matching textbook descriptions
• Wide and short pubic symphysis, as described on the product page
• Reference price US $26.52 per unit, subject to order quantity
• ISO and CE certified per the product page

What the model shows

Why the pelvis has to be taught in the hand

Pelvic anatomy is the clearest case in the whole skeleton for learning on a physical model. The exam questions are almost entirely relational — the shape of the brim, the angle of the arch, the depth of the cavity, the position of the ischial spines — and all of them are hard to hold in the mind from a two-dimensional image.

The obstetric relevance is the reason the model carries female-specific numbering rather than being a generic pelvis. Pelvimetry, the assessment of pelvic dimensions in relation to birth, remains part of obstetric practice, and its modern role is still being examined in the literature [1]. What has not changed is that a midwife or obstetrician has to be able to feel and describe the landmarks that the A1036 shows visually.

The format is also supported by the general evidence: meta-analytic work shows measurable benefit from physical models in anatomy teaching [2], and a randomised study in nursing students found that managing cognitive load improves anatomy learning — which argues for teaching the pelvis on its own, from the model, before adding the fetal skull to the discussion [3].

Running a session with the A1036

• Name the planes first. On the model itself, walk the class around the pelvic inlet, the cavity and the outlet.
• Measure the arch. Use the stated 90–100 degree pubic arch to contrast the male pelvis, which is narrower.
• Find the ischial spines. Give students a landmark task: locate the spines and explain why they are used as a station in clinical assessment.
• Compare with a male pelvis. If you own one, place both side by side. The comparison teaches faster than either model alone.
• Add the fetal skull late. Introduce a fetal skull model only after the maternal landmarks are secure.

What to check before you order

• Male counterpart. Confirm whether a male pelvis model is available from the same range, since the contrast is the point.
• Stand or mount. The page describes the pelvis itself; confirm what stand or base is supplied.
• Packing details and weight. Request the packing size and gross weight, which the page does not publish.
• Price. The US $26.52 figure is a reference price that varies with order quantity — request a written quotation.

FAQ

Q1. What is the BIX-A1036?
It is a life-size adult female pelvic skeleton model made of PVC, used for anatomy, midwifery and obstetric teaching.

Q2. What makes it specifically a female pelvis?
The product page lists a low and wide shape, a barrel-shaped pelvic cavity, an approximate barrel upper pelvis, wider and shorter bone with less curvature, a 90–100 degree pubic arch and a wide, short pubic symphysis.

Q3. What is the pubic arch angle?
The product page states 90–100 degrees.

Q4. What is the model made of?
PVC.

Q5. What is the price?
The page lists a reference price of US $26.52, subject to order quantity. Request a written quotation for the volume you need.

Q6. How do I request a quotation?
Email cpr480@adaanatomy.com with the model (BIX-A1036), the quantity you are considering and your destination port; our export team will reply with pricing, lead time and configuration details.

Request a quotation

Email cpr480@adaanatomy.com for the BIX-A1036 price list and shipping details. If your programme covers the skeleton as a whole, the same skeleton range includes male pelvic models, full skeletons and limb skeletons, so a teaching set can be specified in one order.

References

1. Modern Utility of Pelvimetry. Cureus. 2025
2. The effectiveness of physical models in teaching anatomy: a meta-analysis of comparative studies. Advances in Health Sciences Education. 2016
3. Anatomy teaching and cognitive load: a randomised controlled trial in nursing students. BMC Medical Education. 2026