ANATOMY- HIP + GLUTEAL REGION EXAM SOLUTION A+

ANATOMY- HIP + GLUTEAL REGION EXAM SOLUTION A+
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hip (coxal) joint
hip socket
what are the ligaments of
the hip joint
what do the ligaments of
the hip joint allow for
iliofemoral ligament
- ball + socket; synovial
- head of femur with acetabulum
- Depth increased via fibrocartilagenous labrum and
transverse acetabular ligament
*1/2 head of femur contained within socket
- iliofemoral
- pubofemoral
- ischiofemoral
- ligament of the head of
the femur
flexion while restricting extension / hyperextension