Pubis
(noun)
The anterior part of the pelvis, consisting of the two pubic bones joined together at the pubic symphysis.
Origin:
Derived from the latin word 'pubis', meaning 'pubic bone'.
Examples:
- The pubis is a crucial part of the skeletal structure that provides support for the lower body.
- The pubis was badly fractured in the car accident, requiring surgery to repair.
- The pubis is one of three bones that make up the pelvis, along with the ilium and ischium.
- The pubic symphysis is a cartilaginous joint located at the center of the pubis.
- The pubis is an important landmark for medical professionals, used for diagnostic and surgical purposes.