Linea terminalis

Linea terminalis

  • Latin synonym: Linea iliopectinea
  • Synonym: Terminal line; Iliopectineal line

Definition

The linea terminalis (innominate line) consists of the pectineal line, the arcuate line, and the sacral promontory.This is the boundary between the greater pelvis and lesser pelvis as well as the plane of the pelvic inlet.

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS

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