Pubis

Pubis is a part of the pelvic girdle in mammals, which is also known as the hip bone. It is one of the three bones that make up the hip bone, the other two being the ilium and the ischium. The pubis is located in the lower and front part of the hip bone. It is the anterior part of the three-part hip bone and is located near the pubic symphysis, which is the midline cartilaginous joint uniting the pubic bones.

Structure

The pubis is divided into three parts: the body, the superior ramus, and the inferior ramus. The body is the wide, middle part of the pubis. The superior ramus is the part of the pubis that extends laterally from the body. The inferior ramus is the part of the pubis that extends downward from the body.

Function

The pubis plays a crucial role in supporting the weight of the body when sitting or standing. It also provides protection for the urinary bladder and reproductive organs. The pubis is also involved in the attachment of several muscles, including the adductor longus, adductor brevis, gracilis muscle, and rectus abdominis.

Clinical significance

Injuries to the pubis can occur as a result of trauma, such as a fall or a direct blow to the area. One common injury is a pubic rami fracture, which is a break in one or both of the rami of the pubis. This type of fracture is often seen in older adults who have fallen. Another condition that can affect the pubis is osteitis pubis, which is inflammation of the pubic symphysis causing lower abdominal and pelvic pain.

See also

• Pelvis
• Hip bone
• Ilium (bone)
• Ischium
• Pubic symphysis

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