Transverse Acetabular Ligament

The transverse acetabular ligament (lat. ligamentum transversum acetabuli) is one of the ligaments of the hip joint.

The ligament is a dense fibrous plate attached to the edges of the acetabulum. It closes the acetabulum from below, turning it into a complete ring.

The function of the ligament is to hold the head of the femur during movements in the hip joint. It prevents excessive displacement of the femoral head downwards and anteriorly.

The ligament has the shape of an inverted letter Y. One of its arms is attached to the anterior-inferior edge of the acetabulum, the second - to the posterior-inferior edge, and the third - to the ischial tuberosity.

Injuries and tears to the ligament lead to instability of the hip joint and displacement of the femoral head. This requires surgical treatment to restore the integrity of the ligament.

Acetabular Ligament - Longitudinal Ligament: Obturator Ligament - Transverse Ligament (Shtieda's ligament): More Posterior Ligament Pubiliga Ligament Transverse Ligament Anteriorly - the greater ligament of the Internal Spine

The ligamentous apparatus is one of the most important structures of the body. Thrown into a kind of bind firmly and unshakably. Femoral head, Knee