Pubic crest

Pubic crest is a prominent anatomical feature located on the anterior part of the pubic bone. It is a ridge that extends laterally from the pubic tubercle, and it serves as the point of attachment for several important muscles in the human body.

Etymology

The term "pubic crest" is derived from the Latin words "pubis" meaning "of the pubes" and "cresta" meaning "ridge". The pubic crest is so named because it is a ridge located in the pubic region of the body.

Anatomy

The pubic crest is a part of the pubic bone, which is one of the three bones that make up the pelvis. The pubic bone is located in the lower part of the trunk of the human body, and it is covered by the pubic hair in adults. The pubic crest is a ridge that extends laterally from the pubic tubercle, which is a prominent bump on the superior ramus of the pubic bone.

The pubic crest serves as the point of attachment for several muscles. These include the rectus abdominis muscle, which is a long muscle that runs vertically on each side of the anterior wall of the human abdomen, and the pyramidalis muscle, which is a small triangular muscle located in the lower abdomen.

Clinical significance

The pubic crest can be palpated during a physical examination, and it can be used as a landmark to locate other structures in the pelvic region. It can also be involved in certain medical conditions. For example, a hernia can occur when a part of the intestine pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall near the pubic crest.

See also

• Pubic symphysis
• Inguinal ligament
• Pelvic girdle

References

Pubic crest Resources
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