Terminal design with angled collar

1. Field of the Invention An implantable medical lead including an angled collar located adjacent to or integral with the proximal connector assembly is provided. The angled collar provides a area having enhance rigidity to allow insertion of the connector assembly without kinking or otherwise bending the conductors within the lead body. The angled collar comprises a bend adjacent the proximal end of the lead having a reinforcing layer disposed about the lead body. The angled collar may include a textured surface to reduce the likelihood of the users finger or fingers sliding off of the angled collar during insertion.