Intra-capsular structures Flashcards
1
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Transverse acetabular ligament
A
- strong bands of fibres
- bridges the acetabular notch
2
Q
Acetabular fat pad
A
- fibroelastic pad lying within acetabular fossa
3
Q
Acetabular Labrum
A
- triangular fibrocartilaginous ring
- attached to acetabular rim and transverse ligament
4
Q
Ligamentum Teres
A
- Weak flattened band of CT
- Fovea Capitas and acetabular notch and transverse ligament
In children, it supplies blood to the femoral head