Major ligaments of the hip

Question 1

What are the major ligaments of the hip?

Answer 1

1. Inguinal ligament
2. Iliofemoral ligament
3. Pubofemoral ligament
4. Ishiofemoral ligament
5. Ligamentum teres
6. Transverse acetabular ligament

Question 2

What are the functions of the Inguinal ligament

Answer 2

• forms base of inguinal canal
• marks the superior boarder of the inguinal triangle
• supports the muscle running inferior to its fibers (iliopsoas, pectineus) as well as femoral artery, femoral vein and femoral nerve

Question 3

What are the functions of the Iliofemoral ligament

Answer 3

• reinforces anterior surface of the articular capsule of the hip joint
• prevents hip extension and hip

Question 4

What are the functions of the Pubofemoral ligament

Answer 4

• reinforces the inferior and anterior capsule of the hip

- limits excessive extension, abduction and external rotation

Question 5

What are the functions of the Ischiofemoral ligament

Answer 5

• reinforce posterior articular capsule of the ip

- Limits internal rotation

Question 6

What are the functions of the Ligamentum teres

Answer 6

• contains the acetabular branch of the obturator artery to supply the head and proximal neck of the femur
• Taut in excessive hip adduction, flexion and external rotation

Question 7

What is the function of the transverse acetabular ligament

Answer 7

Prevents inferior displacement of the head of the femur