Hip Ligaments Flashcards
Iliofemoral origin
Anterior inferior iliac spine
Iliofemoral insertion
Intertrochanteric line of the femur
Iliofemoral movement restriction
Hip extension, Adduction and external rotation
Pubofemoral origin
Iliopubic eminence and superior pubic ramus
Pubofemoral insertion
Lower part of the intertrochanteric line of the femur
Pubofemoral movement restriction
Hip extension, abduction and external rotation
Ischiofemoral origin
Body of ischium behind and below acetabulum
Ischiofemoral insertion
Superior part of the neck and root of the greater trochanter
Ischiofemoral movement restriction
Hip extension, abduction and internal rotation
Transverse ligament of the acetabulum
Across the deficient anterior rim of the acetabulum
Ligamentum teres origin
Margins of the acetabular notch
Ligamentum teres insertion
Fovea capitus on the head of femur
Ligament teres movement restriction
Taut in flexion and adduction
Describe the shape of the joint’s articular surfaces in relation to the type of joint and the physiological movements available
synovial ball and socket joint between the head of femur and the acetabulum
Ischiofemoral fibre direction
Spirals superolaterally
