Ischiofemoral ligament
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The ischiocapsular ligament (ischiofemoral ligament, ischiocapsular band; ligament of Bertin) consists of a triangular band of strong fibers on the posterior side of the hip joint. Its fibers span from the ischium at a point below and behind the acetabulum
to blend with the circular fibers at the posterior end of the joint capsule
and attach at the intertrochanteric line of the femur.
Acetabulum
The acetabulum is a concave surface of the pelvis. The head of the femur meets with the pelvis at the acetabulum, forming the hip joint.-Structure:...
to blend with the circular fibers at the posterior end of the joint capsule
Joint capsule
An articular capsule is an envelope surrounding a synovial joint.-Layers:Each capsule consists of two layers:* an outer layer composed of avascular white fibrous tissue...
and attach at the intertrochanteric line of the femur.