Structure
The transverse acetabular ligament is a relatively strong ligament. Its fibers blend with that of the ligament of the head of the femur. The fibers of the transverse acetabular ligament cross the acetabular notch, and thus, forms a foramen through which blood vessels and nerves can gain access to the hip joint. It is a continuation of the acetabular labrum, although unlike the acetabular labrum, it is devoid of cartilaginous cells (Standring, 2016).
Function
Collectively the ligaments of the hip joint contribute significantly to the stability, excursion, and capacity of the joint.
List of Clinical Correlates
—Hip joint effusion
—Hip fractures and dislocation
—Congenital dislocation of the hip
References
Standring, S. (2016) Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. Gray's Anatomy Series 41st edn.: Elsevier Limited.
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Joint Ligament
Entheseal structures are widely located throughout the body and are represented by the interface between bone and several tissues including tendon, joint capsules and ligaments.
