Espiral Atlas
Anatomical regionPelvis and perineum

Obturator canal

canalis obturatorius

A short passage at the top of the obturator foramen. Above, the obturator groove, on the inferior surface of the superior pubic ramus; below, the free upper border of the obturator membrane, which closes the whole rest of the foramen. Medially, the obturator internus muscle.

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