Hip - intracapsular and extracapsular connective tissue structures Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 intracapsular structures of the hip and what is their function?
A
Synovial membrane - secretes synovial fluid into joint
Acetabular Labrum - increases stability, joins two ends of lunate surface of acetabulum
Joint capsule - provides support/stability
Transverse acetabular ligament - provides small amount of stability
Ligamentum teres - ligament of head of femur, has a blood supply
2
Q
What are the 5 extracapsular structures of the hip?
A
Pubofemoral ligament
Iliofemoral ligament
Ischiofemoral ligament
Inguinal ligament
Bursae (Iliopectineal bursae and Trochanteric bursae)
