nounplural noun pubes/-bēz/

• Either of a pair of bones forming the two sides of the pelvis.

  ‘The pelvic diaphragm is a sheet of muscles that run from the anterior pelvis at the posterior surface of the symphysis pubis to the ischial spine and coccyx.’

  More example sentences

  • ‘The remainder of the ischium, joins with the pubis to form the obturator foramen.’
  • ‘The pubis carries the symphysis pubis, which is a joint connecting the right and left coxal bones.’
  • ‘Soft tissue is elevated from the pubis, and the periosteum is incised.’
  • ‘All attach to your pubis bone and insert on your femur (thighbone).’