pecten pubis
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pec·ten pu'·bis
[TA]the continuation on the superior ramus pubis of the linea terminalis, forming a sharp ridge.
Synonym(s): pecten ossis pubis [TA], pectineal line of pubis
pec·ten pu·bis
(pek'tĕn pyū'bis) [TA]The continuation on the superior ramus pubis of the linea terminalis, forming a sharp ridge.
pecten
(pek'ten) plural.pectines [L., comb]1. A comblike organ.
2. Pubic bone.
3. The middle portion of the anal canal.