Relations
The pectineus is in relation by its anterior surface with the pubic portion of the fascia lata, which separates it from the femoral artery and vein and internal saphenous vein, and lower down with the profunda artery.
By its posterior surface with the capsule of the hip-joint, and with the obturator externus and adductor brevis, the obturator artery and vein being interposed.
By its external border with the psoas major, the femoral artery resting upon the line of interval.
By its internal border with the outer edge of the adductor longus.
Obturator hernia is situated directly behind this muscle, which forms one of its coverings.
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