Pubic crest
Crista pubica
Definition
The pubic crest forms the upper border of the pubic bone’s body. It has a notable projection at its lateral end called the pubic tubercle.
The medial and lateral halves of the pubic crest give rise to the respective heads of the rectus abdominis muscle, while the lateral portion also gives origin to the pyramidalis muscle.
The pubic tubercle serves as a significant anatomical landmark, attaching the inguinal ligament's medial end and fibers of the cremasteric muscle. In males, the tubercle is crossed by the spermatic cord.
References
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.
Standring, S. and Gray, H. (2016). ‘Chapter 80: Pelvic girdle, gluteal region and thigh’ in Gray’s anatomy The anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. (41st ed.) New York: Elsevier, pp. 1342-1343.
