Supporting Structures (Practical List) Flashcards
Where does the Iliofemoral Ligament attach?
- Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine
- Acetabulum Rim
- Intertrochanteric Line of Femur
What are the functions of the Iliofemoral Ligament?
- Resists excessive extension
- Resists External Rotation of the hip
- Resists Adduction of the hip
Where does the Pubofemoral Ligament attach?
- Body of pubis
- Superior Pubic Ramus
- Intertrochanteric Line
What are the functions of the Pubofemoral Ligament?
- Resists excessive extension
- Resists Abduction
- Resists External Rotation
Where does the Ischiofemoral Ligament attach?
Body of ischium
What are the functions of the Ischiofemoral Ligament?
- Resists excessive hip extension
- Resists abduction
- Resists internal rotation
Where does the Transverse Acetabular Ligament attach?
- Acetabular Notch
- From end to end of labrum
What are the functions of the Transverse Acetabular Ligament?
- Holds head of Femur to acetabulum
- Bridges the notch
What attaches to the Inguinal Ligament?
Transverse abdominus
What are the functions of the Inguinal Ligament?
- Supports soft tissue of the groin and internal oblique
Where does the Iliolumbar Ligament attach?
- L4 and L5
- Iliac Crest
What are the functions of the Iliolumbar Ligament?
Holds L4, L5, and the sacrum together
Where does the Sacrotuberus Ligament attach?
- Ischial Tuberosity
- Posterior Spines of Ilium
- Lateral Sacrum
- Coccyx
What are the functions of the Sacrotuberus Ligament?
- Limits anterior pelvic tilt
Where does the Sacrospinous Ligament attach?
- Ischial Spine
- Lateral Border of Sacrum
- Coccyx
