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In human anatomy, the groin, also known as the inguinal region or iliac region, [1] is the junctional area between the torso and the thigh. [2] The groin is at the front of the body on either side of the pubic tubercle , where the lower part of the abdominal wall meets the thigh.
In human anatomy, and in mammals in general, the mons pubis or pubic mound (also known simply as the mons / m ɒ n z /, and known specifically in females as the mons Venus or mons veneris) [1] [2] is a rounded mass of fatty tissue found over the pubic symphysis of the pubic bones.
It is a diamond-shaped area that includes the anus and, in females, the vagina. [5] Its definition varies: it can refer to only the superficial structures in this region, or it can be used to include both superficial and deep structures. The perineum corresponds to the outlet of the pelvis.
Women's Health Editors. August 3, 2023 at 10:36 AM. ... The groin is a pretty complex area, consisting of three fairly large muscle groups—the abdominals, iliopsoas, and adductors:
In clothing, the crotch is the area of trousers, shorts, leggings etc. where the legs join. The bottom of the crotch is an end of the inseam.The crotch-region on smaller garments such as underwear are sometimes referred to as the pouch. [3]
About 27% of males and 3% of females develop a groin hernia at some time in their life. [1] Groin hernias occur most often before the age of one and after the age of fifty. [2] Globally, inguinal, femoral and abdominal hernias resulted in 60,000 deaths in 2015 and 55,000 in 1990. [4] [11]
Pubic hair (or pubes / ˈ p j uː b iː z /, / p j uː b z /) is terminal body hair that is found in the genital area and pubic region of adolescent and adult humans. The hair is located on and around the sex organs, and sometimes at the top of the inside of the thighs, even extending down the perineum, and to the anal region.
In vertebrates, the pubis or pubic bone (Latin: os pubis) forms the lower and anterior part of each side of the hip bone.The pubis is the most forward-facing (ventral and anterior) of the three bones that make up the hip bone.