Pubic symphysis
Cartilaginous joint between the front of the left and right hip bones / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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Latin | symphysis pubica, symphysis pubis |
MeSH | D011631 |
TA98 | A03.6.02.001 |
TA2 | 1855 |
FMA | 16950 |
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The name comes from the Greek word symphysis, meaning 'growing together'.[citation needed]