Pubis
Pubis
Pubis (/ˈpjuːbɪs/; plural: pubes) is a part of the pelvic girdle in mammals, including humans. It is one of the three bones that make up the hip bone or os coxae, the other two being the ilium and the ischium.
Etymology
The term "pubis" comes from the Latin word "pubes" which means "grown up" or "adult", referring to the fact that this bone is not present in children but develops during puberty.
Anatomy
The pubis is located in the lower part of the pelvis, in front of the urinary bladder. It is connected to the ischium by the inferior pubic ramus and to the ilium by the superior pubic ramus. The point where the two pubic bones meet in the midline is called the pubic symphysis, a cartilaginous joint that allows slight movement to accommodate childbirth and other bodily functions.
Related Terms
- Pubic symphysis: The joint at which the two pubic bones meet.
- Pubic arch: The angle formed by the convergence of the inferior pubic rami.
- Pubic hair: Hair that appears on the body during puberty, in the region of the pubis.
- Pubic tubercle: A prominent forward-projecting tubercle on the upper border of the medial part of the superior ramus of the pubis.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pubis
- Wikipedia's article - Pubis
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