Hip Joint Capsular Ligaments Flashcards

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Iliofemoral Ligament

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Iliac Bone to the interochanteric line of femur

The Iliofemoral ligament is located anteriorly to prevent the trunk from extending posteriorly due to the line of gravity, which lies posteriorly to the hip jt

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Ischiofemoral ligament

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Articular Margin of acetabulum -> superior aspect of greater trochanter

The closed pack position for the hip joint is extension and medial rotation, (ischiofemoral lig. tightens during internal rotation)

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Pubofemoral ligament

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Pubic bobe-> neck of the femur

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