Peripheral compartment of the hip joint

The peripheral compartment of hip joint consists of the unloaded cartilage of the femoral head, the femoral neck with the medial, anterior, and lateral synovial folds (Weitbrecht’s ligaments) and the articular capsule with its intrinsic ligaments including the zona orbicularis. 

These peripheral recesses include:

1. Anterior Neck Recess: Located at the anterior aspect of the femoral neck.

2. Medial Neck Recess: Situated medially along the femoral neck.

3. Medial Head Recess: Found medially on the femoral head.

4. Anterior Head Recess: Positioned anteriorly on the femoral head.

5. Lateral Head Recess: Located laterally on the femoral head.

6. Lateral Neck Recess: Situated laterally along the femoral neck.

7. Posterior Recess: Found posteriorly within the hip joint capsule.