- fibrocartilage of the pubic symphysis
- Discus m interpubicus
Fachwörterbuch Medizin Englisch-Deutsch. 2013.
Fachwörterbuch Medizin Englisch-Deutsch. 2013.
Pubic symphysis — Infobox Anatomy Name = Pubic symphysis Latin = symphysis pubica, symphysis pubis GraySubject = 80 GrayPage = 310 Caption = Symphysis pubis exposed by a coronal section. (Pubic symphysis visible at center left.) Caption2 = #5 is Pubic symphysis… … Wikipedia
Pubic symphysis — The joint between the pubic bones in the front of the pelvis. Also called the symphysis pubis. * * * pubic symphysis n the rather rigid articulation of the two pubic bones in the midline of the lower anterior part of the abdomen called also… … Medical dictionary
symphysis — 1. [NA] Form of cartilaginous joint in which union between two bones is effected by means of fibrocartilage. SYN: amphiarthrosis. 2. A union, meeting point, or commissure of any two structures. 3. A pathologic adhesion or growing together. SYN:… … Medical dictionary
Fibrocartilage — Infobox Anatomy Name = PAGENAME Latin = GraySubject = 68 GrayPage = 281 Caption = White fibrocartilage from an intervertebral fibrocartilage. Caption2 = Symphysis pubis exposed by a coronal section. (Pubic symphysis visible at center left.)… … Wikipedia
symphysis — n. 1) a joint in which the bones are separated by fibrocartilage, which minimizes movement and makes the bony structure rigid. Examples are the pubic symphysis (the joint between the pubic bones of the pelvis) and the joints of the backbone,… … The new mediacal dictionary
fibrocartilage — A variety of cartilage that contains visible type I collagen fibers; appears as a transition between tendons or ligaments or bones. SYN: fibrocartilago. basilar f. SYN: basilar cartilage. circumferential f. a ring of f. around the articular end… … Medical dictionary
fibrocartilage — n. a tough kind of cartilage in which there are dense bundles of fibres in the matrix. It is found in the intervertebral discs and pubic symphysis … The new mediacal dictionary
Pelvic girdle pain — Pregnancy related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) causes pain, instability and/or dysfunction in any of the three pelvic joints. PGP has a long history of recognition, mentioned by Hippocrates. [Pubic Symphysis Separation. Fetal and Maternal Medicine… … Wikipedia
Osteitis pubis — Classification and external resources #5 is Pubic symphysis DiseasesDB 33068 … Wikipedia
Symphysiotomy — A surgical procedure to effect an immediate dramatic increase in the size of the pelvic outlet to permit delivery of a baby. The cartilage of the symphysis pubis (where the pubic bones come together) is surgically divided in the procedure which… … Medical dictionary
Joint — A joint is the area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts. A joint is usually formed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage. An articulation or an arthrosis is the same as a joint. Joints are grouped according… … Medical dictionary