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os pubis

os pubis

8.7
The front part of the hip bone that helps make the pelvis
  • noun
  • /ˈɑs ˈpjuːbɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hueso púbico
  • The surgeon examined the fracture near the os pubis to determine the extent of the injury.

Examples

  • X-rays showed that the os pubis had healed properly after the operation.

  • Pain in the os pubis can sometimes result from overuse during sports activities.

  • The os pubis is crucial for pelvic stability.

  • An injury to the os pubis can be very painful.

  • The surgeon examined the fracture near the os pubis to determine the extent of the injury.

  • X-rays showed that the os pubis had healed properly after the operation.

  • An injury to the os pubis can be very painful.

Synonyms

pubis
vsos pubis
  • Specialized
4 7.4

The front part of the hip bone near the lower belly

is the same part but phrased with technical anterior terminology
pubic bone
vsos pubis
1 5.0

Front part of the hip bone that helps form the pelvis

focuses on the front section without mentioning its division into parts

Surface Forms

os pubis singular
os pubes plural

Morphology

os + pubis

The term literally combines 'os' (bone) with 'pubis' (the front part of the pelvis) to denote the pubic bone, so the overall meaning is directly and compositionally derivable from its constituents. Although it is a technical Latin-based anatomical term, this formation follows standard compound/nominal naming patterns (seen cross‑linguistically in anatomy), making it understandable to a B1 learner who knows the component words.

Etymology

Os pubis comes from Latin words os meaning 'bone' and pubis meaning the 'pubic' or front hip area. So the name literally means the front bone of the hip, which is why it refers to that part of the pelvis.