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Pectineal line (pubis)

Ridge on the pubis where pectineus muscle inserts From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Pectineal line (pubis)
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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.

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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]

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