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pectineal

pectineal

9.9
Relating to the pubic bone at the front of the hips
  • adjective
  • /ˌpɛk.tɪˈniː.əl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : pectíneo
  • Pain near the pectineal region may indicate an injury to the pubic bone.

Examples

  • The pectineal line is an important anatomical landmark on the pelvis.

  • During surgery, the pectineal ligament can serve as a guide for certain procedures.

  • The pectineal line is an important anatomical landmark.

  • Doctors often refer to the pectineal area during examinations.

  • The pectineal ligament connects the pubic bone to surrounding structures in the pelvis.

  • The doctor noted that the pectineal region was tender during the examination.

  • An understanding of the pectineal anatomy is crucial for successful hip surgeries.

Synonyms

pubic
vspectineal
37 7.7

Relating to the lower front part of the body between the hips

is a more technical anatomical term for that same area

Surface Forms

pectineal positive

Morphology

pectineal = pectin (opaque) = pectin + eal

The adjective is a learned historical formation, but the modern word pectin does not make the anatomical meaning 'relating to the pubis' predictable for an average learner.

Etymology

Pectineal comes from the Latin word pecten, which means 'comb', because a part of the pubic bone has a comb-like ridge called the pectineal line. So, pectineal means 'relating to that comb-like part of the pubic bone'.