The pubic symphysis allows which degree of movement?

The pubic symphysis allows which degree of movement?

• A. No Movement
• B. Moderate Movement
• C. Slight Movement
• D. Free Movement

Answer: (C)

Movement at the pubic symphysis is slight. This joint is a secondary cartilaginous joint connected by a fibrocartilaginous disc and reinforced by strong ligaments, which restricts motion to a small amount of gliding and slight rotation. This limited mobility helps absorb forces during walking and allows a tiny amount of pelvic expansion during childbirth, but it does not permit moderate or free movement. (During pregnancy, hormones can increase laxity modestly, yet the motion remains very limited.)

Movement at the pubic symphysis is slight. This joint is a secondary cartilaginous joint connected by a fibrocartilaginous disc and reinforced by strong ligaments, which restricts motion to a small amount of gliding and slight rotation. This limited mobility helps absorb forces during walking and allows a tiny amount of pelvic expansion during childbirth, but it does not permit moderate or free movement. (During pregnancy, hormones can increase laxity modestly, yet the motion remains very limited.)