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

Derived forms: pubes

Type of: bone, os[2]

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

Encyclopedia: Pubis