Obturator crest
Crista obturatoria
Definition
The obturator crest refers to the rounded, anterior ridge-like margin of the superior ramus of the pubis. It extends sideways from the pubic tubercle and terminates at the acetabulum.
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.
Standring, S. and Gray, H. (2016). ‘Chapter 80: Pelvic girdle, gluteal region and thigh’ in Gray’s anatomy The anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. (41st ed.) New York: Elsevier, pp. 1342-1343.
