Superior Pubic Ramus Of The Pubis Bone, Medial View

Description

Superior pubic ramus anatomy is centered in this medial perspective, with the pubic body positioned medially near the symphyseal surface and the ramus extending laterally toward the acetabular region of the hip bone. Along its superior margin, the pecten pubis (pectineal line) traces the pelvic brim, while the smooth pelvic surface faces posteromedially into the pelvic cavity. Inferior to the ramus, the margin of the obturator foramen is suggested by the curved bony edge that will be completed by the inferior pubic ramus and ischium. Bony texture reads clearly. Clinically, the superior pubic ramus is a common site of insufficiency fracture in older adults after low energy falls, and its relationship to the obturator canal matters when correlating groin pain with obturator nerve or vessel irritation. Pelvic surface landmarks also guide orientation on radiographs and CT, where the pectineal line and adjacent pelvic brim help distinguish pubic rami injuries from acetabular involvement. The fixed medial viewpoint prioritizes the articular and pelvic-facing contours that are easy to miss when the pubis is taught only from an anterior pelvis overview. Use this illustration in pelvic anatomy and musculoskeletal radiology teaching to anchor terminology around the pubis, pelvic girdle, and obturator region, or in orthopedic and trauma publications discussing pubic rami fracture patterns, pelvic ring stability, and surgical corridors near the iliopectineal eminence and pectineal line. It also suits exam prep materials that test spatial orientation of the medial pelvis and the bony boundaries of the pelvic inlet. Anatomical accuracy verified by SciePro's Medical Advisory Board.