Pectineal Ligament

Lacunar Ligament(of Gimbernat)

• From the medial end of the Inguinal Ligament, the triangular Lacunar Ligament extends horizontally backwards to the pectineal line on the pubis
  • NB: Is NOT attached to the Pubic Bone in continuity with the Adductor Longus
• The free lateral edge of the Lacunar Ligament forms the medial margin of the Femoral Ring
  • NB: Lacunar Ligament in the erect position has the spermatic cord on its superoanterior surface
• The Pectineal Ligament(of Astley Cooper) extends laterally further along the pectineal line of the pubis