Description
The paired pubourethral ligaments attach from the posterior surface of the pubic bone to the dorsal aspect of the proximal urethra and the neck of the bladder (Standring, 2016). These ligaments are thought to aid in the suspension of the urethra in both active and passive phases.
Related parts of the anatomy
References
Standring, S. (2016) Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. Gray's Anatomy Series 41st edn.: Elsevier Limited.