Pectineal
Pectineal
Pectineal (pronunciation: pek-tin-ee-al) is a term used in anatomy to refer to structures related to the pecten pubis, which is part of the pelvis. The term is derived from the Latin word "pecten", meaning comb, due to the comb-like appearance of the pecten pubis.
Etymology
The term "pectineal" is derived from the Latin word "pecten", which means comb. This is in reference to the comb-like appearance of the pecten pubis, a part of the pelvis. The "-eal" suffix is a common English suffix used to form adjectives, indicating "pertaining to".
Related Terms
- Pectineal line: A ridge on the superior ramus of the pubis, part of the pelvis, which gives attachment to a portion of the pectineus muscle.
- Pectineus muscle: A flat, quadrangular muscle situated at the anterior (front) part of the upper and medial (inner) aspect of the thigh.
- Pecten pubis: The part of the superior ramus of the pubic bone which gives attachment to the pectineus muscle.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pectineal
- Wikipedia's article - Pectineal
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