Pectineal line (femur)

Pectineal line (femur)

Infobox Bone
Name = Pectineal line (femur)
Latin = l. pectinea
GraySubject = 59
GrayPage = 246


Caption = Right femur. Posterior surface.


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DorlandsPre = l_10
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On the posterior surface of the femur, the intermediate ridge or pectineal line is continued to the base of the lesser trochanter and gives attachment to the pectineus muscle.


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