Transverse Ligament of the Acetabulum
Description
Name
- Transverse Ligament of the Acetabulum
- Transverse ligament of the hip
- Transverse Acetabular Ligament
- Tunstall's Ligament
General
- Strong, flat ligament that bridges the acetabular notch, creating the acetabular foramen
- Through this foramen, the neurovascular structures enter the hip joint
- Continues peripherally with the acetabular labrum
Ligamentous Attachments
- Attachment site for the ligament of the head of the femur
Clinical Significance
- Needs to be updated
See Also
References
- ↑ Retchford, Timothy, et al. "Can local muscles augment stability in the hip?: A narrative literature review." Journal of Musculoskeletal Neuronal Interactions 13.1 (2013): 1-12.