Arcuate line
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In anatomy
, an arcuate line is any structure that is curvilinear.
Anatomy
Anatomy is a branch of biology and medicine that is the consideration of the structure of living things. It is a general term that includes human anatomy, animal anatomy , and plant anatomy...
, an arcuate line is any structure that is curvilinear.
- Arcuate line (anterior abdominal wall)Arcuate line (anterior abdominal wall)The arcuate line of the abdomen, Linea semicircularis or Douglas' line is a horizontal line that demarcates the lower limit of the posterior layer of the rectus sheath. It is also where the inferior epigastric vessels perforate the rectus abdominus.Superior to the arcuate line, the internal oblique...
- Arcuate line (ilium)Arcuate line (ilium)The arcuate line of the ilium is a smooth rounded border on the internal surface of the ilium. It is immediately inferior to the iliac fossa and Iliacus muscle.It forms part of the border of the pelvic inlet....