Pubic region
Pubic Region
The Pubic Region (pronunciation: /ˈpjuːbɪk/), also known as the pubis or genital region, is the area located in the frontal portion of the human body, beneath the abdomen and above the genitalia.
Etymology
The term "pubic" is derived from the Latin word "pubis", which means "of the groin". It is related to the Latin word "pubes", meaning "adult, full-grown, manly".
Anatomy
The pubic region is primarily composed of the pubic bone, which is a part of the pelvis. The pubic bone is covered by a layer of fat and skin, and is characterized by the presence of pubic hair after puberty. The pubic region is also home to several important structures, including the urethra, vagina (in females), and penis (in males).
Related Terms
- Pubic Hair: The hair that grows in the pubic region during and after puberty.
- Pubic Symphysis: A cartilaginous joint that sits between and connects the left and right pubic bones.
- Pubic Tubercle: A prominent forward-projecting tubercle on the upper border of the medial portion of the superior ramus of the pubis.
- Inguinal Region: The region of the body located directly above the pubic region.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pubic region
- Wikipedia's article - Pubic region
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