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Noun: os pubis
  1. One of the three sections of the hipbone; together these two bones form the front of the pelvis
    "The os pubis is an important attachment point for several muscles";
    - pubis, pubic bone

Type of: bone, os[2]

Part of: hip, pelvic arch, pelvic girdle, pelvis

Encyclopedia: Os pubis