Corpus: Pectineal line
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English: (of femur), spiral line
Definition[Bearbeiten]
The linea pectinea is a short bony ridge on the back of the thigh bone (femur).
Anatomy[Bearbeiten]
The linea pectinea can be understood as a proximal lamella or continuation of the linea aspera or as an independent bony ridge. It runs towards the base of the lesser trochanter and serves as the insertion of the pectineus muscle.