Pectineal ligament
Pectineal ligament | |
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The inguinal and lacunar ligaments. | |
Details | |
From | lacunar ligament |
To | pectineal line |
Identifiers | |
Latin | ligamentum pectineum |
TA | A04.5.01.011 |
FMA | 20188 |
The pectineal ligament (sometimes known as the inguinal ligament of Cooper,[1] after Astley Cooper) is an extension of the lacunar ligament that runs on the pectineal line of the pubic bone.
It was characterized by Cooper in 1804.[2][3] The structure is strong and holds suture well, facilitating reconstruction of the floor of the inguinal canal. This variant of non-prosthetic inguinal hernia repair, first used by Lotheissen in Austria,[4] now bears his name.
The femoral canal lies at the medial aspect of the femoral sheath. The femoral sheath is a fascial tunnel containing both the femoral artery laterally and femoral vein medially. The canal lies medial to the vein.
Borders of the femoral canal
Laterally: Femoral vein
Medially: Lacunar ligament
Anteriorly: Inguinal ligament
Posteriorly: Pectineal ligament
See also
References
- ↑ synd/911 at Who Named It?
- ↑ Faure JP, Hauet T, Scepi M, Chansigaud JP, Kamina P, Richer JP (2001). "The pectineal ligament: anatomical study and surgical applications". Surg Radiol Anat. 23 (4): 237–42. doi:10.1007/s00276-001-0237-1. PMID 11694967.
- ↑ Cooper, A. The Anatomy and Surgical Treatment of Internal and Congenital Hernia." London. 1804
- ↑ http://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/420354_3(subscriptionrequired)[]