Anatomy

Pubic Symphysis

A slightly movable cartilaginous joint which occurs between the pubic bones.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A slightly movable cartilaginous joint which occurs between the pubic bones.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Pubic Symphyses
  • Symphyses, Pubic
  • Symphysis, Pubic

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23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A02w.835w.583w.656w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Pubic Symphysis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011631. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011631
  2. Pubic Symphysis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pubic_symphysis
  3. Pubic Symphysis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1571074