Pubic tubercle

Pubic tubercle

Infobox Bone
Name = Pubic tubercle
Latin = t. pubicum ossis pubis
GraySubject = 57
GrayPage = 236


Caption = Symphysis pubis exposed by a coronal section. (Pubic tubercle labeled at upper left.)


Caption2 = Pelvis. Pubic tubercle is 4d.
System =
Precursor =
MeshName =
MeshNumber =
DorlandsPre = t_21
DorlandsSuf = 12829051
The pubic tubercle (also known as the pubic spine) is a prominent forward-projecting tubercle on the upper border of the medial portion of the superior ramus of the pubis. The inguinal ligament attaches to it.

External links

* - "Anterior Abdominal Wall: Osteology and Surface Anatomy"
* - "The Male Pelvis: Hip Bone"
* - "The Coverings of the Inguinal Canal, External & Internal Oblique & Transversus Abdominis Removed"
* (adductor longus)
* (NormanAnatomyFig|pelvissuperior2, NormanAnatomyFig|pelvislateral, NormanAnatomyFig|pelvisinside)
* [http://www.nysora.com/techniques/genitofemoral_block/ Photo at nysora.com]
* [http://cai.md.chula.ac.th/lesson/hernia/hernia11.htm Photo of dissection at chula.ac.th]
* [http://www.studentbmj.com/issues/03/09/education/318.php Article and diagram at studentbmj.com]


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