Ligaments - Extended knowledge Flashcards
1
Q
What hip joint ligament, out of the 3 is the strongest?
A
Iliofemoral ligament.
2
Q
What does the transverse acetabular ligament do?
A
Allows the ligamentous teres to travel to the head of the femur.
3
Q
What does the ligamentous teres do?
A
It transmits a small branch of the obturator artery.
4
Q
What would happen if the ligamentous teres were to be torn?
A
There would be no blood flow causing a lack of nutrients and blood resulting in atrophy.
5
Q
What role does fibrocartilage (acetabular labrum) play in the hip joint?
A
- Helps stabilise the hip joint
- Provides mechanical support to the joint.
