Ligament of the pubis inferior

In human anatomy according to the International Anatomical Nomenclature (IAN), in English the name of the inferior pubic ligament begins with the letter “u”, and in Latin it is “m” or “putum”, which means “bone, substance”. Therefore, the English name Lumbar inferus (lower pubic) and the Latin name Pubis inferior (appendage of the bone of the thigh under it) differ only in the initial letters. This means that they have the same usage, and one can be replaced by the name of the other.

The pubic ligament is also known as the pubic ligament, pubofemoral ligament or pubic triangle junction and is the fibrous connective tissue between the lower part of the mons pubis (pubic bone) and the upper part of the femur. The pubic ligament is one of four ligaments that form the pubic ring, which maintains the shape of the pubic ligament. It plays an important role in providing stability and flexibility to the knee joint during forward and backward movements and is essential for supporting the pelvis during pregnancy.

The lower part of the pubic ligament is located on the inside of the pelvic cavity, at the lower border of the acetabulum. The upper part of the pubic ligament is located on the dorsal surface of the femoral head, below which it is attached to the outer edge of the pubic eminence. The space between the symphysis pubis (ankle) and the pubofemoral joint is filled with a fibrous disc called the circular pubofemoral ligament.

The severity of the pubic ligament depends on the gender and age of the person. In women, the pubic ligament attaches to a narrow distal portion of the femur, while in men the ligament is wider and reaches further into the femur.