pubic bone
Definition
Noun: A bone forming the anterior (front) portion of the pelvis. It is one of the three bones that fuse to form each hip bone (os coxae). The left and right pubic bones meet at the front of the pelvis at a joint called the pubic symphysis.
Usage
The term "pubic bone" is used in anatomical, medical, and biological contexts to describe this specific skeletal structure. * The pubic bone is part of the pelvic girdle. * An injury to the pubic bone can be very painful. * During childbirth, the ligaments around the pubic bone stretch.
Advanced Usage
- Pubic bone is often discussed in relation to the pubic symphysis, the cartilaginous joint connecting the two pubic bones.
- In comparative anatomy, the structure and angle of the pubic bone can differ significantly between species.
Variants and Related Words
- Pubis: The anatomical term for the pubic bone. Often used in compound terms (e.g., , ).
- Pubic: (Adjective) Relating to the pubic bone or region (e.g., , ).
- Hip bone / Os coxae: The entire bone formed by the fusion of the ilium, ischium, and pubis. The pubic bone is a part of this.
- Pelvis: The bony structure that includes the two hip bones, sacrum, and coccyx.
Synonyms
- Pubis
- Anterior pelvic bone
Related Phrases
- Pubic symphysis: The midline cartilaginous joint uniting the left and right pubic bones.
- Pubic ramus: An arm or extension of the pubic bone (e.g., superior pubic ramus, inferior pubic ramus).
Noun
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one of the three sections of the hipbone; together these two bones form the front of the pelvis
