Mons

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Mons is a term used in anatomy to refer to a rounded eminence. It is derived from the Latin word for "mountain". In human anatomy, the term is used in various contexts, each referring to a different structure.

Mons pubis

The Mons pubis is a rounded eminence of fatty tissue situated over the pubic symphysis of the human female. The size of the mons pubis varies with the level of hormone and body fat. After puberty, it becomes covered in pubic hair and enlarges during puberty. In males, this region is known as the Mons penis.

Mons Venus

The Mons Venus is another term for the mons pubis in females. This term is less commonly used in modern medical contexts.

Other uses

In addition to the above, the term "mons" is used in the names of several other anatomical structures, including:

  • Mons sacer, a term used in ancient Rome to refer to a sacred mountain.
  • Mons Veneris, a term used in older texts to refer to the mons pubis.

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