What ligament attaches to the femoral head?

What ligament attaches to the femoral head?

Iliofemoral ligament – This is a Y-shaped ligament that connects the pelvis to the femoral head at the front of the joint. It helps in limiting over-extension of the hip.

What is the function of the ligament of the femoral head?

The functional significance of the ligament of the head of femur (LHF), or ligamentum teres has often been debated. Having gained recent attention in clinical practice, it is suggested to partly provide some mechanical stability to the hip joint.

What are the three femoral ligaments?

The iliofemoral ligament is the strongest ligament in the body and attaches the anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) to the intertrochanteric crest of the femur. The pubofemoral ligament prevents excess abduction and extension, ischiofemoral prevents excess extension, and the iliofemoral prevents hyperextension.

Where is the ligament of the head of the femur?

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In human anatomy, the ligament of the head of the femur (round ligament of the femur, ligamentum teres femoris, the foveal ligament, or Fillmore’s ligament) is a ligament located in the hip. It is triangular in shape and somewhat flattened.

What is Treitz ligament?

The ligament of Treitz is a thin band of tissue (peritoneum) that connects and supports the end of the duodenum and beginning of the jejunum in the small intestine. It’s also called the suspensory muscle of duodenum.

What is pubofemoral ligament?

The pubofemoral ligament is also known as the pubocapsular ligament. It is a supporting ligament located on the inferior side of the hip joint. It extends from the pubic portion of the acetabular rim and passes below the neck of the femur.

What ligaments stabilize the hip?

The hip joint capsule is formed by three major ligaments: the iliofemoral, pubofemoral, and ischiofemoral ligaments. The capsular ligaments run in a spiral fashion preventing hip extension and are surrounded by thick longitudinal fibers that provide additional stability in the lateral plane.

What is Bigelow ligament?

The iliofemoral ligament (ligament of Bigelow) reinforces the anterior aspect of the capsule. The ligament limits extension of the hip joint. The pubofemoral ligament blends with the capsule and the medial part of the iliofemoral ligament. The ischiofemoral ligament spirals on the femoral neck posteriorly.

What is the Coracoacromial ligament?

The coracoacromial ligament (CAL) connects the acromion and coracoid process of the scapula, forming an osseoligamentous static restraint to superior humeral head displacement.

What is lacunar ligament?

The lacunar ligament, also named Gimbernat’s ligament, is a ligament in the inguinal region. It connects the inguinal ligament to the pectineal ligament, near the point where they both insert on the pubic tubercle.

What is costoclavicular ligament?

The costoclavicular ligament, also known as the rhomboid ligament or Halsted’s ligament, is a ligament of the shoulder girdle. It is short, flat, and rhomboid in form. It is the major stabilizing factor of the sternoclavicular joint and is the axis of movement of the joint, especially during elevation of the clavicle.

What is Interclavicular ligament?

The interclavicular ligament was located close to the base of the sternal notch in all specimens. It connected the superior portions of the capsule of the sternoclavicular joints of each side. Its fibers formed a strong band along the posterior aspect of the upper border of the manubrium.

What is Ligamentum Treitz?

The ligament of Treitz is a band of tissue in your abdomen (belly). It supports and anchors the small intestine and helps move its contents along. A birth defect involving the ligament can cause intestinal malrotation (twisting). Appointments 216.444.7000.