Pubic symphysis

Pubic symphysis
The pubic symphysis sits between and joins of the left and right superior rami of the pubic bones.
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Identifiers
Latinsymphysis pubica, symphysis pubis
MeSHD011631
TA98A03.6.02.001
TA21855
FMA16950
Anatomical terminology

The pubic symphysis (pl.: symphyses) is a secondary cartilaginous joint between the left and right superior rami of the pubis of the hip bones. It is in front of and below the urinary bladder. In males, the suspensory ligament of the penis attaches to the pubic symphysis. In females, the pubic symphysis is attached to the suspensory ligament of the clitoris. In most adults, it can be moved roughly 2 mm and with 1 degree rotation. This increases for women at the time of childbirth.[1]

The name comes from the Greek word symphysis, meaning 'growing together'.[citation needed]

  1. ^ Becker, I.; Woodley, S.J.; Stringer, M.D. (2010). "The adult human pubic symphysis: a systematic review". Journal of Anatomy. 217 (5): 475–87. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7580.2010.01300.x. PMC 3035856. PMID 20840351.