Iliopectineal fossa

The iliac fossa is not only an anatomical feature, but also an integral element of the human body. It is located between the greater trochanter of the femur and the obturator internus muscle, which creates a depression in the ilium. The name comes from the Latin expression "fossa", which means "fossa", as well as "iliopectineus" and "tuberositas", which mean "internal trochanter of the femur" and "eminence or ridge" respectively.

The fossa is of great importance for the human body. It helps strengthen the muscles of the lower body, such as the thighs, buttocks and lower back. In addition, the iliac fossa contains many nerve endings and blood vessels that feed these areas.

The structure of the iliac crest has four layers:

The first layer is the outer, hardest layer, which makes up the main surface of the pit. It is usually confused with the buttock, but these are different parts of the body! The second layer is softer and looser. The third layer is vascular and nervous. The fourth layer is the deep muscle layer cavity, which maintains muscle strength. Each layer of the cavity has its own name: the outer one is called “cavitas profunda”, the inner one is “fissura ilopectinica”, the middle one is “foramen ilopecineal”, the vessels and nerves are located in the cavity “canalis”. Many medical manuals write that if part of the canal is missing or fossa, then the person will not be able to give birth (movement of the fetal head along the birth canal without injury to the mother).