Hip Ligaments
The ligamentum teres transmits the foveal artery, it has little significance as a ligament unless the hip is dislocated when it is then stretched.
The transverse ligament is in fact part of the acetabular labrum.
There are three extracapsular ligaments of the hip:-
Iliofemoral It originates from the ilium, immediately inferior to the anterior inferior iliac spine.The ligament attaches to the intertrochanteric line in two places, giving the ligament a Y shaped appearance. It prevents hyperextension of the hip joint.
Ischiofemoral It originates from the ischium of the pelvis and attaches to the greater trochanter of the femur. It prevents excessive extension of the femur at the hip joint.
Pubofemoral It attaches at the pelvis to the iliopubic eminance and obturator membrane, and then blends with the articular capsule. It prevents excessive abduction and extension.
illustrating the ligaments of the hip
The transverse ligament is in fact part of the acetabular labrum.
There are three extracapsular ligaments of the hip:-
Iliofemoral It originates from the ilium, immediately inferior to the anterior inferior iliac spine.The ligament attaches to the intertrochanteric line in two places, giving the ligament a Y shaped appearance. It prevents hyperextension of the hip joint.
Ischiofemoral It originates from the ischium of the pelvis and attaches to the greater trochanter of the femur. It prevents excessive extension of the femur at the hip joint.
Pubofemoral It attaches at the pelvis to the iliopubic eminance and obturator membrane, and then blends with the articular capsule. It prevents excessive abduction and extension.
illustrating the ligaments of the hip
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