Ligaments of the Hip

Question 1

Iliofemoral Ligament

Answer 1

O: Anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) of the innominate bone
I: Intertrochanteric line of the femur
Limitation: Limits hip extension, adduction and lateral rotation

Question 2

Pubofemoral Ligament

Answer 2

O: Illiopubic eminence and superior pubic ramus of the innominate bone
I: lower part of the intertrochanteric line of the femur
Limitation: limits hip extension, abduction and lateral rotation

Question 3

Ischiofemoral Ligament

Answer 3

O: body of the ischium behind and below the acetabulum of the innominate bone
I: superior part of the neck and root of the greater trochanter of the femur
Limitation: limits hip extension, abduction and medial rotation

Question 4

Transverse Ligament of the Acetabulum

Answer 4

Goes across the deficient inferior acetabular rim of the innominate bone

Question 5

Ligamentum Teres

Answer 5

O: Margins of the acetabular notch of the innominate bone
I: fovea capitis on the head of the femur
Limitation: taut in flexion and adduction