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Pectineal Line of Femur
Skeletal System

Pectineal Line of Femur

Linea pectinea femoris

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Description

The pectineal line of femur is the ridge found along the posterior aspect of the proximal end of the body of femur. It is the superior continuation of the intermediate zone of linea aspera, extends up to the lesser trochanter, and provides an insertion site for the pectineus muscle.

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