tendinous arch

Introduction

• A white fibrous band attached to bone/muscle
  • Protection of neurovascular elements passing beneath it from injurious compression.
• A linear thickening of the deep fascia of a muscle
  • Provides attachment for ligaments/muscle fibers.

More general terms

• fascia (superficial/deep)

More specific terms

• tendinous arch of levator ani muscle
• tendinous arch of pelvic fascia; rectoprostatic fascia