Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or situated near the pubic bone, especially in reference to the epipubic bones found in certain animals.

“The epipubic bones in some dinosaurs were quite large and distinctive.”

2. noun

A pair of epipubic bones.

“The fossilized epipubic bones provided valuable information about the creature’s anatomy.”

3. noun

In some animals, the epipubic bones may also be referred to as the ‘ventral ribs’.

“The epipubic bones in the ancient species were highly modified compared to modern animals.”