Where Is the Pectineal Line?

The pectineal line (pecten pubis) of the pubis is a ridge on the superior ramus of the pubic bone, it passes to the pubic tubercle as a continuation of the arcuate line. The pecten pubis forms part of the pelvic brim. Lying across it are fibers of the pectineal ligament and the proximal origin of the pectineus muscle.

Where is pectineal line located?

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. Lying across from the pectineal line are fibers of the pectineal ligament, and the proximal origin of the pectineus muscle.

Is pectineal line same as spiral line?

While the spiral line, which provides the origin for the vastus medialis muscle, runs medially towards the lesser trochanter, the pectineal line, marking the insertion of the pectineus muscle, is located lateral and superior to it [15].