iliopectineal

On the thigh the fasciæ of the Iliacus and Psoas form a single sheet termed the iliopectineal fascia.

IV. Myology. 8. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Lower Extremity. a. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Iliac Region 1918

The portion of the iliopectineal fascia which passes behind the femoral vessels is also attached to the pectineal line beyond the limits of the attachment of the inguinal aponeurotic falx; at this part it is continuous with the pectineal fascia.

IV. Myology. 8. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Lower Extremity. a. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Iliac Region 1918

The surface is bounded, laterally, by a rough eminence, the iliopectineal eminence, which serves to indicate the point of junction of the ilium and pubis, and below by a prominent ridge which extends from the acetabular notch to the pubic tubercle.

II. Osteology. 6c. The Bones of the Lower Extremity. 1. The Hip Bone 1918

This groove is bounded medially by an eminence, the iliopectineal eminence, which marks the point of union of the ilium and pubis.

II. Osteology. 6c. The Bones of the Lower Extremity. 1. The Hip Bone 1918

The oblique diameter extends from the iliopectineal eminence of one side to the sacroiliac articulation of the opposite side; its average measurement is about 125 mm. in the female.

II. Osteology. 6c. 2. The Pelvis 1918

It ends in a long flat tendon which is inserted into the pectineal line and iliopectineal eminence, and, by its lateral border, into the iliac fascia.

IV. Myology. 8. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Lower Extremity. a. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Iliac Region 1918

Immediately lateral to the femoral vessels the iliac fascia is prolonged backward and medialward from the inguinal ligament as a band, the iliopectineal fascia, which is attached to the iliopectineal eminence.

IV. Myology. 8. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Lower Extremity. a. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Iliac Region 1918

It arises from the pectineal line, and to a slight extent from the surface of bone in front of it, between the iliopectineal eminence and tubercle of the pubis, and from the fascia covering the anterior surface of the muscle; the fibers pass downward, backward, and lateralward, to be inserted into a rough line leading from the lesser trochanter to the linea aspera.

IV. Myology. 8b. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Thigh 1918

At the iliopectineal eminence it receives the tendon of insertion of the Psoas minor, when that muscle exists.

IV. Myology. 8. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Lower Extremity. a. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Iliac Region 1918

The deep portion is situated on the medial side of the fossa ovalis, and at the lower margin of the fossa is continuous with the superficial portion; traced upward, it covers the Pectineus, Adductor longus, and Gracilis, and, passing behind the sheath of the femoral vessels, to which it is closely united, is continuous with the iliopectineal fascia, and is attached to the pectineal line.

IV. Myology. 8b. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Thigh 1918