The Hip Joint

Stability Factors

 

1. Deep acetabulum enhanced by the labrum acetabulare
2. Thick strong capsule
3. Ligaments:

  • Iliofemoral ligament
  • Ischiofemoral ligament
  • Pubofemoral ligament

    RF: Rectus femoris
    A: Iliofemoral ligament
    B: Pubofemoral ligament

4. Muscles sorrounding the joint e.g.

  • Obturator externus and internus ,
  • Quadratus femoris ,
  • Iliacus ,
  • Pectineus etc.