Joints & ligaments
Pubic symphysis
Symphysis pubica
- System
- Joints & ligaments
- Regions
- Trunk, Abdomen
- Part of
- Cartilaginous joints of pelvic girdle
DescriptionUnreviewed
The pubic symphysis 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 close to 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.
The name comes from the Greek word symphysis, meaning 'growing together'.
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Parts
Names
- Latin
- Symphysis pubica
- English
- Pubic symphysis
- French
- Symphyse pubienne
- Spanish
- Sínfisis púbica
- Portuguese
- Sínfise púbica