The pubis forms the anteromedial part of the hip bone, contributing the anterior part of the acetabulum, and provides proximal attachment for muscles of the medial thigh. The pubis is divided into a flattened medially placed body and superior and inferior rami that project laterally from the body.

Medially, the symphysial surface of the body of the pubis articulates with the corresponding surface of the body of the contralateral pubis by means of the pubic symphysis. The anterosuperior border of the united bodies and symphysis forms the pubic crest, which provides attachment for abdominal muscles.

Small projections at the lateral ends of this crest, the pubic tubercles, are important landmarks of the inguinal regions. The tubercles provide attachment for the main part of the inguinal ligament and thereby indirect muscle attachment. The posterior margin of the superior ramus of the pubis has a sharp raised edge, the pecten pubis, which forms part of the pelvic brim.