Mons pubis Health Dictionary

Mons Pubis: From 1 Different Sources


The rounded swelling over the front of the pubic bone. The mons pubis, which becomes covered with hair at puberty, is formed by a pad of fatty tissue under the skin.
Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association

Pubis

Pubis is the bone that forms the front part of the pelvis. The pubic bones of opposite sides meet in the symphysis and protect the bladder from the front.... pubis

Mons

n. (in anatomy) a rounded eminence. The mons pubis is the mound of fatty tissue lying over the pubic symphysis.... mons

Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction

(SPD) pain in the region of the pelvic girdle, most commonly over the pubic bone in the front or in the lower back and usually caused by excessive movement of the symphysis pubis and other pelvic joints. This is common during pregnancy, hence the condition is also called pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP). Treatment is usually with physiotherapy.... symphysis pubis dysfunction



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