Mons pubis

Mons pubis
Mons pubis
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Anterior view of human female pelvis, indicating mons pubis
Latin mons pubis
Gray's subject #270 1265
Precursor Genital tubercle

In human anatomy or in mammals in general, the mons pubis (Latin for "pubic mound"), also known as the mons veneris (Latin, mound of Venus) or simply the mons, is the adipose tissue lying above the pubic bone of adult females, anterior to the pubic symphysis. The mons pubis forms the anterior portion of the vulva.

The size of the mons pubis varies with the general level of hormone and body fat. After puberty it is covered with pubic hair and enlarges. In human females this mound is made of fat and is supposed to be larger. It provides protection of the pubic bone during intercourse.

In humans, the mons pubis divides into the labia majora (literally "larger lips") on either side of the furrow, known as the pudendal cleft, that surrounds the labia minora, clitoris, vaginal opening, and other structures of the vulval vestibule. The fatty tissue of the mons pubis is sensitive to estrogen, causing a distinct mound to form with the onset of puberty. This pushes the forward portion of the labia majora out and away from the pubic bone.

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  • Vulva anatomy.

  • Organs of the female reproductive system.

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v · d · eFemale reproductive system (TA A09.1–2, TH H3.07.01, GA 11.1254)
Internal
Adnexa
corpus (hemorrhagicum, luteum, albicans) · Theca of follicle (externa, interna) · Follicular antrum (Follicular fluid) · Corona radiata · Zona pellucida · Membrana granulosa  · Perivitelline space
Other
Proper of ovary · Suspensory of ovary
Round ligament of uterus · Cardinal ligament · Uterosacral ligament · Pubocervical ligament
General
External

Mons pubis · Labia majora (Anterior commissure, Posterior commissure) · Pudendal cleft · Labia minora (Frenulum of labia minora, Frenulum of clitoris) · Vulval vestibule · Interlabial sulci · Bulb of vestibule · Vaginal orifice

vestibular glands/ducts (Bartholin's glands/Bartholin's ducts, Skene's glands/Skene's ducts)
Other
G-Spot · Urethral sponge · Perineal sponge

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anat/phys/devp

noco/cong/npls, sysi/epon

proc/asst, drug (G1/G2B/G3CD)

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  • mons pubis — n, pl mon·tes pubis .män .tēz a rounded eminence of fatty tissue upon the pubic symphysis esp. of the human female see MONS VENERIS * * * [TA] the rounded fleshy prominence over the symphysis pubis …   Medical dictionary

  • mons pubis — n. pl. montes pubis [see MONS & PUBES1] the fleshy, rounded area at the lower edge of the human, esp. female, abdomen, that becomes covered with pubic hair at puberty …   English World dictionary

  • mons pubis — ► NOUN ▪ the rounded mass of fatty tissue lying over the joint of the pubic bones. ORIGIN Latin, mount of the pubes …   English terms dictionary

  • Mons pubis — I Mons pubis,   der Schamberg. II Mọns pubis   [lateinisch] der, , Mọns veneris, Anatomie: der Schamhügel …   Universal-Lexikon

  • Mons pubis — Venushügel Als Venushügel – auch als Schamhügel, Schamberg oder in der medizinischen Fachsprache als Mons pubis oder mons veneris bezeichnet – wird die aus subkutanem Fettgewebe bestehende leichte Erhebung über dem weiblichen Schambein bezeichnet …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • mons pubis —   Hena, hene, pu ukole.    ♦ To see, feel, handle the mons pubis, ho ohena …   English-Hawaiian dictionary

  • mons pubis — mons pu•bis [[t]ˈmɒnz ˈpyu bɪs[/t]] n. pl. mon•tes pubis [[t]ˈmɒn tiz[/t]] anat. a rounded prominence of fatty tissue over the pubic symphysis, covered with hair after puberty • Etymology: < NL: elevation of the pubes …   From formal English to slang

  • mons pubis — /monz pyooh bis/, pl. montes pubis /mon teez pyooh bis/. Anat. a rounded prominence of fatty tissue over the pubic symphysis, covered with hair after puberty. Also called mons. Cf. mons veneris. [ < NL: elevation of the pubes; see MONS, PUBES1] * …   Universalium

  • mons pubis — noun (plural montes pubis) Etymology: New Latin, pubic eminence Date: circa 1903 a rounded eminence of fatty tissue on the pubic symphysis especially of the human female …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • mons pubis — noun a fleshy protuberance over the pubic bones that becomes covered with hair during puberty See Also: mons veneris …   Wiktionary

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