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mons pubis

mons

A structure composed of adipose tissue lying above the pubic bone of adult women, anterior to the symphysis pubis. The mons pubis forms the anterior portion of the vulva, and limits the perineal region proximally and anteriorly.

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Type Bone
Parent Structure organism subdivision
Latin Name mons
FMA ID 20218

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mons pubis?

A structure composed of adipose tissue lying above the pubic bone of adult women, anterior to the symphysis pubis. The mons pubis forms the anterior portion of the vulva, and limits the perineal region proximally and anteriorly.

What is the Latin name for the mons pubis?

The Latin name for the mons pubis is mons.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:20218 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0035258 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — mons pubis Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.