Pubofemoral ligament

Joints and ligaments · Latin: Ligamentum pubofemorale

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The pubofemoral ligament (pubocapsular ligament) is a ligament on the inferior side of the hip joint. This ligament is attached, above, to the obturator crest and the superior ramus of the pubis; below, it blends with the capsule and with the deep surface of the vertical band of the iliofemoral ligament.

This ligament prevents hyper-abduction of the hip joint.

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