Pectineal line (pubis)
Ridge on the pubis where pectineus muscle inserts / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The pectineal line of the pubis (also pecten pubis) is a ridge on the superior ramus of the pubic bone. It forms part of the pelvic brim.
Quick Facts Details, Identifiers ...
Pectineal line (pubis) | |
---|---|
Details | |
Identifiers | |
Latin | linea pectinea ossis pubis, pecten ossis pubis |
TA98 | A02.5.01.308 |
TA2 | 1353 |
FMA | 16979 |
Anatomical terms of bone |
Close
Not to be confused with Pectinate line or Pectineal line (femur).
Lying across from the pectineal line are fibers of the pectineal ligament, and the proximal origin of the pectineus muscle.[1]
In combination with the arcuate line, it makes the iliopectineal line.[2]