os pubis

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os pubis

A medical diagram clearly labels the os pubis in the human skeletal system.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • One of the three sections of the hipbone: The os pubis is a bone that, together with its counterpart on the other side, forms the front part of the human pelvis. It is one of the three bones that fuse to create each hip bone (os coxae).
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The doctor pointed to the os pubis on the anatomical model to explain the pelvic structure.
    • A fracture of the os pubis can be a serious injury, often requiring rest and careful management.
Advanced Usage
  • Medical/Anatomical Context: The term is primarily used in technical, anatomical, or medical descriptions. In layman's terms, it is often simply called the "pubic bone."
    • The scan revealed a slight separation at the symphysis, where the left and right os pubis meet.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pubic Bone (n): The common, non-technical term for the .
    • He felt pain in his pubic bone after the fall.
  • Pubis (n): A shortened, still technical form of .
    • The inflammation was localized to the pubis.
  • Pubic (adj): Relating to the or the pubic region.
    • The pubic arch is formed by the inferior rami of the pubic bones.
Synonyms
  • Pubic bone: The most direct synonym in common language.
  • Anterior part of the hip bone: A descriptive synonym.
Related Phrases
  • Symphysis pubis: The cartilaginous joint that connects the left and right bones.
    • Symphysis pubis dysfunction is a condition that can occur during pregnancy.
os pubis

A medical diagram clearly labels the os pubis in the human skeletal system.

Noun
  1. one of the three sections of the hipbone; together these two bones form the front of the pelvis

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