Over which bony landmark does the mons pubis lie?

Over which bony landmark does the mons pubis lie?

• A. Pubic symphysis
• B. Ischial tuberosity
• C. Sacroiliac joint
• D. Iliac crest

Answer: (A)

The mons pubis sits directly over the pubic symphysis. This anterior midline junction is where the two pubic bones meet, and the mons pubis forms a rounded fatty pad that overlies it. The other landmarks are not in this location: the iliac crest is the upper border of the ilium, the sacroiliac joint is more posterior and lateral, and the ischial tuberosity is lower and posterior. So the mons pubis lies over the pubic symphysis.

The mons pubis sits directly over the pubic symphysis. This anterior midline junction is where the two pubic bones meet, and the mons pubis forms a rounded fatty pad that overlies it. The other landmarks are not in this location: the iliac crest is the upper border of the ilium, the sacroiliac joint is more posterior and lateral, and the ischial tuberosity is lower and posterior. So the mons pubis lies over the pubic symphysis.