Pubic Branch

The pubic branch (lat. ramus pubicus) is the lower branch of the pubic bone. It is part of the lower pubic angle and acts as an anatomical landmark for the lower abdominal wall. This branch has a very ancient origin, but the main significance of the pubic branch is associated with the characteristics of the female body.

The pubic branches can be of the right or left. They have two main branches. One of them is medial. This is the caudal ligament, or tuberous ligament (lig. Cara), which connects the medial head of the femur to the body of the pubic apex. The second branch is dorsal. The pubic branch enters the dorsal portion of the superior pubic arch, which forms the inguinal canal of entry. We can also mention the third branch, which connects to the symphysis pubis and the posterior ilium.

The rami of the pubis can vary from person to person and depending on body type. The pubic branches may also undergo changes during childbirth or other operations, including surgery for inguinal hernias.

The functions of the pubic rami vary according to their location. For example, the pubic wings are connected to the trunk and torso, and the pubic ridges represent the attachment point for the pelvic floor muscles, which are involved in urination, defecation and other processes that occur in the pelvic area. The pubic rami are essential for maintaining body balance and coordination of movements, as they are part of the structure of the pelvic region.