Search Results for: pubic symphysis
Pubic symphysis
pubic symphysis The joint between the pubic bones at the front of the... Read More
Addisons clinical planes
Addisons clinical planes a series of planes used as landmarks in thoracoabdominal topography; the trunk is divided... Read More
Body of pubis
Body of pubis The flattened medial portion of the pubic bone entering into the pubic symphysis. From it extend the superior... Read More
Arcuate pubic ligament
Arcuate pubic ligament (Science: anatomy) The ligament that arches across the inferior aspect of the pubic... Read More
Suspensory ligament of clitoris
suspensory ligament of clitoris A fibrous band at the deep fascial level that extends from the pubic symphysis to the deep... Read More
Third parallel pelvic plane
third parallel pelvic plane --> pelvic plane of least dimensions The plane that extends from the end of the sacrum to the... Read More
Joints of pelvic girdle
The joints of pelvic girdle, in anatomy, are the joints that unite the sacrum and the two hip bones, forming the pelvic... Read More
Symphysis pubis
symphysis pubis The greek word symphysis means growing together. The pubis are the pubic bone. So the symphysis pubis is... Read More
Apertura pelvis superior
Apertura pelvis superior --> superior pelvic aperture The upper opening of the true pelvis, bounded anteriorly by the pubic... Read More
Pelvic inlet
pelvic inlet --> superior pelvic aperture The upper opening of the true pelvis, bounded anteriorly by the pubic symphysis... Read More
Superior pelvic aperture
Superior pelvic aperture The upper opening of the true pelvis, bounded anteriorly by the pubic symphysis and the pubic crest... Read More
Aditus pelvis
Aditus pelvis --> superior pelvic aperture The upper opening of the true pelvis, bounded anteriorly by the pubic symphysis... Read More
Conjugate of pelvic outlet
Conjugate of pelvic outlet The distance from the tip of the coccyx to the lower edge of the pubic symphysis. See: obstetric... Read More
Suspensory ligament of penis
suspensory ligament of penis A fibrous band at the deep fascial layer that extends from the pubic symphysis to the deep... Read More
Internal conjugate
Internal conjugate --> conjugate of pelvic inlet distance from the promontory of the sacrum to the upper posterior edge of... Read More
Hyaline cartilage
Hyaline Cartilage Definition Firstly, let us ask, what is cartilage? Cartilage is a tough and flexible material. It can be... Read More
Urethrovesicopexy
urethrovesicopexy surgical suspension of the urethra and the base of the bladder from the posterior surface of the pubic... Read More
Wide plane
wide plane --> pelvic plane of greatest dimensions The plane extending from the middle of the posterior surface of the pubic... Read More
Second parallel pelvic plane
second parallel pelvic plane --> pelvic plane of greatest dimensions The plane extending from the middle of the posterior... Read More
Cartilaginous joint
Definition noun, plural: cartilaginous joints A joint covered with cartilage, such as hyaline or fibrocartilage to allow... Read More
Pubic bone
pubic bone --> mons pubis The prominence caused by a pad of fatty tissue over the symphysis pubis in the female. Synonym: os... Read More
Pubic arch
pubic arch The arch formed by the symphysis, bodies and inferior rami of the pubic bones. See: subpubic angle. Synonym:... Read More
Pubic tubercle
pubic tubercle A small projection at the anterior extremity of the crest of the pubis about 2 cm from the... Read More
Pouparts ligament
poupart's ligament (Science: anatomy) A ligament, of fascia, extending, in most mammals, from the ventral side of the ilium... Read More