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The interpubic cavity: A scoping review.
Matej Mazura1,2,3, Rastislav Hromadka3, Tomas Kopriva4
1Department of Anatomy, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, V Úvalu 84, 150 06, Prague, Czech Republic.
Clinical Anatomy (New York, N.Y.)
|March 24, 2023
Summary
The interpubic cavity, a slit-like space in the pubic disc, remains poorly understood. Further research is needed to clarify its composition, morphology, and formation, impacting anatomical knowledge.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Histology
Background:
- The interpubic cavity (cleft) is an anatomical feature within the fibrocartilaginous interpubic disc.
- Its precise composition, morphology, and developmental origins are not well-established.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a comprehensive review of existing scientific literature on the interpubic cavity.
- To synthesize current knowledge regarding its characteristics and potential significance.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search of PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases.
- Utilized search terms including "interpubic cleft" and "symphysis pubis cavity".
- Screened 711 articles, with 23 selected for final review.
Main Results:
- The interpubic cavity is located in the anterior part of the interpubic disc, near the anterior margin.
- No specific craniocaudal (head-to-tail) location preference was identified.
- The secondary cavity is often referred to as the "cleft sign".
Conclusions:
- The etiological factors contributing to the formation of the interpubic cavity are currently unclear.
- Significant gaps in understanding its composition and morphology persist.
- Further investigation is warranted to elucidate the nature and function of the interpubic cavity.
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