The pubic bone (or pubis) forms the anterior part of the hip bone, as well as the anterior and inferior boundary of the obturator foramen.

Parts and landmarks

Body of the pubis - features the iliopubic eminence (which marks the fusion of the ischium and pubis).

Superior ramus of the pubis
- extends superiorly and participates in forming the anterior part of the acetabulum. It features:
- Pectineal line - superior sharp line or a ridge found on the superior ramus of the pubis;
- Pubic tubercle - on the superior part of the superior ramus;
- Obturator groove - oblique groove on the inferior part of the ramus;
- Symphyseal surface

Inferior ramus of the pubis - extends downwards and merges with the ramus of the ischium.

The symphyseal surfaces of the right and left pubic bones join to form the pubic symphysis.

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Pubic bone