pubic symphysis

American  

noun

Anatomy.

1. the fixed joint at the front of the pelvic girdle where the halves of the pubis meet.

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Etymology

Origin of pubic symphysis

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

The pelvis joins together in the anterior of the body at a joint called the pubic symphysis and with the bones of the sacrum at the posterior of the body.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The inverted V-shape formed as the ischiopubic rami from both sides come together at the pubic symphysis is called the subpubic angle.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

A narrow symphysis is found at the manubriosternal joint and at the pubic symphysis.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The strength of the pubic symphysis is important in conferring weight-bearing stability to the pelvis.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Placing the tip of the scalpel just below the magter's breast bone, she made the long continuous post-mortem incision down to the pubic symphysis.

From Sense of Obligation by Henry Maxwell Dempsey (AKA Harry Harrison)