Preferred Name

mons pubis

Synonyms

public mound

mons veneris

mons

Definitions

A structure composed of adipose tissue lying above the pubic bone of adult women, anterior to the symphysis pubis. The mons pubis forms the anterior portion of the vulva, and limits the perineal region proximally and anteriorly.

ID

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0035258

database_cross_reference

UMLS:C0230190

SCTID:362695004

NCIT:C33139

Wikipedia:Mons_pubis

FMA:20218

definition

A structure composed of adipose tissue lying above the pubic bone of adult women, anterior to the symphysis pubis. The mons pubis forms the anterior portion of the vulva, and limits the perineal region proximally and anteriorly.

development_notes

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.

has exact synonym

public mound

mons veneris

has_broad_synonym

mons

has_obo_namespace

uberon

id

UBERON:0035258

label

mons pubis

notation

UBERON:0035258

part_of

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0000997

prefLabel

mons pubis

taxon_notes

In humans, the mons pubis divides into the labia majora on either side of the furrow, known as the cleft of venus, that surrounds the labia minora, clitoris, vaginal opening, and other structures of the vulval vestibule. The fatty tissue of the mons veneris 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

treeView

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0000997

subClassOf

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0005156

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0000475

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