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pubic symphysis

interpubic articulation

The firm fibrocartilaginous joint in the median plane between the two opposing surfaces of the pubic bones, which are united by an interpubic disc of fibrocartilage as well as the superior and arcuate pubic ligaments.

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Type Bone
Latin Name interpubic articulation
FMA ID 16950

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pubic symphysis?

The firm fibrocartilaginous joint in the median plane between the two opposing surfaces of the pubic bones, which are united by an interpubic disc of fibrocartilage as well as the superior and arcuate pubic ligaments.

What is the Latin name for the pubic symphysis?

The Latin name for the pubic symphysis is interpubic articulation.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:16950 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0003699 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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