Fascia Transversalis
Thin layer of areolar membrane lines deeper surface of transverse abdominis muscle Extent-- Superiorly, continuous with ill-defined subdiaphragmatic fascia Inferiorly -- continuous with fascia iliaca (fascia covering iliacus muscle) Extent Attached to iliac crest, inguinal ligament, pecten pubis, and pubic crest Continuous with pelvic fascia